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Oreolalax lichuanensis

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Anura

Genus
  
Oreolalax

Higher classification
  
Oreolalax

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Megophryidae

Scientific name
  
Oreolalax lichuanensis

Rank
  
Species

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Oreolalax lichuanensis (Lichuan lazy toad or Lichuan toothed toad) is a species of amphibian in the Megophryidae family. It is endemic to China, and found in south-central parts of the country (Hubei, Sichuan, Chongqing, and Guizhou). Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Male Oreolalax lichuanensis grow to about 51 mm (2.0 in) in snout-vent length and females to about 59 mm (2.3 in). Tadpoles are 72 mm (2.8 in) in length.

References

Oreolalax lichuanensis Wikipedia