Order Anura Higher classification Oreolalax | Phylum Chordata 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.
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