Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Leptolalax Higher classification Leptolalax | Phylum Chordata Family Megophryidae Scientific name Leptolalax tuberosus Rank Species | |
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Similar Leptolalax, Megophryidae, Leptobrachium gunungense, Leptolalax sungi | ||
Leptolalax tuberosus (granular toad) is a frog species in the family Megophryidae. It is endemic to Vietnam and known only from the central highlands of the country (Gia Lai, Quảng Nam, and Thừa Thiên–Huế Provinces). Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests, moist montane forests, and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Description
Leptolalax tuberosus is a medium-sized Leptolalax: males measure 24–30 mm (0.94–1.18 in) in snout-vent length; female is 30 mm (1.2 in). Its back is dark grey or black with obscure light speckling, with light speckling on the sides.
References
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