Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Oreolalax Higher classification Oreolalax | Phylum Chordata Family Megophryidae Scientific name Oreolalax puxiongensis Rank Species | |
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Oreolalax puxiongensis (Puxiong toothed toad) is a species of amphibian in the Megophryidae family. It is endemic to China where it is only known from two locations in Yuexi County, Sichuan, including Puxiong, its type locality. It inhabits marshes, pools, small streams and the surrounding subtropical forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Oreolalax puxiongensis is the smallest among the Oreolalax: males grow to about 43 mm (1.7 in) in snout-vent length and females to about 47 mm (1.9 in). Tadpoles are 50 mm (2.0 in) in length.
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