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Oreolalax multipunctatus

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Oreolalax multipunctatus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Megophryidae
Genus: Oreolalax
Species:
O. multipunctatus
Binomial name
Oreolalax multipunctatus
Wu, Zhao, Inger & Shaffer, 1993

Oreolalax multipunctatus (dotted lazy toad or spotted toothed toad) is a species of amphibian in the family Megophryidae. It is endemic to the Mount Emei region in Emeishan and Hongya counties of Sichuan, China.[2] Its natural habitats are subtropical moist montane forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]

Male Oreolalax multipunctatus grow to about 48 mm (1.9 in) in snout-vent length. Tadpoles are 65 mm (2.6 in) in length.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2020). "Oreolalax multipunctatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T57594A63861626. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T57594A63861626.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2013). "Oreolalax multipunctatus Wu, Zhao, Inger, and Shaffer, 1993". Amphibian Species of the World 5.6, an Online Reference. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  3. ^ Fei, L. (1999). Atlas of Amphibians of China (in Chinese). Zhengzhou: Henan Press of Science and Technology. p. 72. ISBN 7-5349-1835-9.