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Oreolalax xiangchengensis

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Anura

Genus
  
Oreolalax

Higher classification
  
Oreolalax

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Megophryidae

Scientific name
  
Oreolalax xiangchengensis

Rank
  
Species

Similar
  
Oreolalax, Megophryidae, Scutiger nyingchiensis

Oreolalax xiangchengensis (Xiangcheng lazy toad or Xiangcheng toothed toad) is a species of amphibian in the Megophryidae family. It is endemic to China where it can be found in western Sichuan and in the Hengduan Mountains in northern Yunnan. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, rivers, and freshwater springs. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Male Oreolalax xiangchengensis grow to about 49 mm (1.9 in) in snout-vent length and females to about 57 mm (2.2 in). Tadpoles are 60 mm (2.4 in) in length.

References

Oreolalax xiangchengensis Wikipedia