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Oreolalax
''Oreolalax'' is a genus of amphibian in the family Megophryidae. They are mostly endemic to southwestern China, with one species in northern Vietnam ('' Oreolalax sterlingae''), and possibly extending into adjacent Laos. There is also a population in Arunachal Pradesh (Northeast India) that has not yet been assigned to a species, although it might rather be a '' Scutiger''. Species The genus contains the following 19 species: Endemic ranges Many ''Oreolalax'' species are endemic to highly restricted geographical areas in the Eastern Himalayas, especially in Sichuan, China. The ranges often overlap with those of '' Scutiger'' species. *Yunnan, China ** ''Oreolalax granulosus'': Ailao Mountains, Jingdong County, Yunnan ** ''Oreolalax jingdongensis'': Ailao Mountains, Jingdong County, Yunnan *Sichuan, China ** '' Oreolalax nanjiangensis'': Mount Guangwu (光雾山), Nanjiang County, Sichuan ** '' Oreolalax chuanbeiensis'': Pingwu County and Mao County, Sichuan ** ''Oreolalax ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oreolalax Longmenmontis
''Oreolalax longmenmontis'' is a species of frog in the family Megophryidae. It is endemic to Sichuan, China, and is only known from its type locality in the White River National Nature Reserve, Pengzhou City. The type locality is in the central part of the Longmen Mountains. Accordingly, common name Longmen Mountains toothed toad has been proposed for this species. Etymology The specific name ''longmenmontis'' refers to the type locality, Longmen Mountains. Distribution ''Oreolalax longmenmontis'' is currently only known from its type locality in Pengzhou City. Prior to its description, it was confused with '' Oreolalax popei'', and it is possible that ''Oreolalax popei'' from other localities in nearby areas actually represent this species. Description The type series consists of three adult males that measure between in snout–vent length; adult females are unknown. The body is relatively slender and flat. The head is wider than it is long. The snout is rounded. The ey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oreolalax Rhodostigmatus
''Oreolalax rhodostigmatus'' (Guizhou lazy toad or red-spotted toothed toad) is a species of amphibian in the family Megophryidae. It is endemic to central and south-central China where it can be found in Hubei, Sichuan, Guizhou, and Hunan provinces. While its distribution is relatively wide, it is known from only few locations. Its natural habitats are limestone caves in forested habitats. Breeding takes place in springs and stream pools inside the limestone caves. It is threatened by habitat loss and locally by collection for food (tadpoles). ''Oreolalax rhodostigmatus'' is among the largest of the ''Oreolalax'': males grow to about in snout-vent length and females to about . Tadpole A tadpole is the larval stage in the biological life cycle of an amphibian. Most tadpoles are fully aquatic, though some species of amphibians have tadpoles that are terrestrial. Tadpoles have some fish-like features that may not be found ...s are particularly large, in length. Refe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oreolalax Liangbeiensis
''Oreolalax liangbeiensis'' (Liangbei toothed toad) is a species of amphibian in the family Megophryidae endemic to China: it is only known from the vicinity of its type locality, Puxiong (普雄镇) in Yuexi County, Sichuan, where it is known only from a single stream. Its natural habitats are subtropical moist montane forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss. Male ''Oreolalax liangbeiensis'' grow to about in snout-vent length and females to about . Tadpole A tadpole is the larval stage in the biological life cycle of an amphibian. Most tadpoles are fully aquatic, though some species of amphibians have tadpoles that are terrestrial. Tadpoles have some fish-like features that may not be found ...s are in length. References liangbeiensis Endemic fauna of Sichuan Amphibians of China Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians described in 1979 Critically endangered fauna of China {{Megophryidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oreolalax Granulosus
''Oreolalax granulosus'' is a species of amphibian in the family Megophryidae. Being restricted to the vicinity of its type locality in Jingdong County in southern Yunnan, where it occurs in Ailaoshan National Nature Reserve. It is endemic to China. Its natural habitats are subtropical moist montane forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss. Male ''Oreolalax granulosus'' grow to about in snout-vent length and females to about . Tadpole A tadpole is the larval stage in the biological life cycle of an amphibian. Most tadpoles are fully aquatic, though some species of amphibians have tadpoles that are terrestrial. Tadpoles have some fish-like features that may not be found ...s are in length. References granulosus Amphibians of China Endemic fauna of Yunnan Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians described in 1990 {{Megophryidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oreolalax Weigoldi
''Oreolalax weigoldi'', also known as Weigold's lazy toad or Weigold's toothed toad, is a species of amphibian in the family Megophryidae. It is endemic to Sichuan, China. It is only known from its type locality, Washan in southern Sichuan; there are, however, many places with this name in Sichuan. It might be the same species as '' Oreolalax major'' (Liu and Hu, 1960). Description The single male specimen (holotype A holotype is a single physical example (or illustration) of an organism, known to have been used when the species (or lower-ranked taxon) was formally described. It is either the single such physical example (or illustration) or one of sever ...) was in snout-vent length. References weigoldi Frogs of China Endemic fauna of Sichuan Amphibians described in 1924 Taxa named by Theodor Vogt Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Megophryidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oreolalax Puxiongensis
''Oreolalax puxiongensis'' (Puxiong toothed toad) is a species of amphibian in the family Megophryidae. It is endemic to China where it is only known from two locations in Yuexi County, Sichuan, including Puxiong (普雄镇), 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 in snout-vent length and females to about . Tadpole A tadpole is the larval stage in the biological life cycle of an amphibian. Most tadpoles are fully aquatic, though some species of amphibians have tadpoles that are terrestrial. Tadpoles have some fish-like features that may not be found ...s are in length. See also * Puxiong salamander References puxiongensis Endemic fauna of Sichuan Amphibians of China Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians described in 1979 Endangered Fauna of China {{Megophry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oreolalax Major
''Oreolalax major'' (common lazy toad or large toothed toad) is a species of amphibian in the family Megophryidae. It is endemic to China and found in Sichuan and Yunnan provinces, between Mount Emei and Hengduan Mountains. It likely exists in Emeishan, Wawushan, Gonggashan, Wolong, and Dujiangyan National Nature Reserves. Its natural habitats are subtropical moist montane forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss. ''Oreolalax major'' is the largest among ''Oreolalax'': males grow to about in snout-vent length and females to about . Tadpole A tadpole is the larval stage in the biological life cycle of an amphibian. Most tadpoles are fully aquatic, though some species of amphibians have tadpoles that are terrestrial. Tadpoles have some fish-like features that may not be found ...s are in length. References major Amphibians of China Endemic fauna of China Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians described in 1960 {{Megophryidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oreolalax Xiangchengensis
''Oreolalax xiangchengensis'' (Xiangcheng lazy toad or Xiangcheng toothed toad) is a species of amphibian in the family Megophryidae. It is endemic to China where it can be found in western Sichuan and in the Hengduan Mountains in northern Yunnan. Its range includes Baimaxueshan, Habaxueshan, Panzhihua-Sutie, and Yading Nature Reserves. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, rivers, and freshwater springs. It is threatened by habitat loss. Male ''Oreolalax xiangchengensis'' grow to about in snout-vent length and females to about . Tadpole A tadpole is the larval stage in the biological life cycle of an amphibian. Most tadpoles are fully aquatic, though some species of amphibians have tadpoles that are terrestrial. Tadpoles have some fish-like features that may not be found ...s are in length. References Oreolalax Amphibians of China Endemic fauna of China Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians described in 1983 {{Megophryidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oreolalax Schmidti
''Oreolalax schmidti'' (Schmidt's lazy toad or webless toothed toad) is a species of amphibian in the family Megophryidae. It is endemic to China where it can be found in the Hengduan Mountains in western Sichuan and northern Yunnan provinces. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, subtropical moist shrubland, rivers, swamps, and freshwater marshes. It is threatened by habitat loss. It is named after Karl Patterson Schmidt, American herpetologist. Male ''Oreolalax schmidti'' grow to about in snout-vent length and females to about . Tadpole A tadpole is the larval stage in the biological life cycle of an amphibian. Most tadpoles are fully aquatic, though some species of amphibians have tadpoles that are terrestrial. Tadpoles have some fish-like features that may not be found ...s are in length. References schmidti Amphibians of China Endemic fauna of China Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians described in 1947 {{Megophryidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oreolalax Rugosus
''Oreolalax rugosus'' (Chaochiao lazy toad or warty toothed toad) is a species of amphibian in the family Megophryidae. It is endemic to China where it can be found in the Hengduan Mountains in southern Sichuan and northern Yunnan provinces. Its natural habitats are subtropical moist montane forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss. Male ''Oreolalax rugosus'' grow to about in snout-vent length and females to about . Tadpole A tadpole is the larval stage in the biological life cycle of an amphibian. Most tadpoles are fully aquatic, though some species of amphibians have tadpoles that are terrestrial. Tadpoles have some fish-like features that may not be found ...s are in length. References Oreolalax Amphibians of China Endemic fauna of China Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians described in 1943 {{Megophryidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oreolalax Popei
''Oreolalax popei'' (Pope's lazy toad or Baoxing toothed toad) is a species of amphibian in the family Megophryidae. It is endemic to China where it is found in southern Gansu, southern Shaanxi, and central and northeastern Sichuan provinces. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, subtropical moist lowland forests, moist montane forests, and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss. Male ''Oreolalax chuanbeiensis'' grow to about in snout-vent length and females to about . Tadpole A tadpole is the larval stage in the biological life cycle of an amphibian. Most tadpoles are fully aquatic, though some species of amphibians have tadpoles that are terrestrial. Tadpoles have some fish-like features that may not be found ...s are in length. References popei Amphibians of China Endemic fauna of China Amphibians described in 1947 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Megophryidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oreolalax Omeimontis
''Oreolalax omeimontis'' (Omei lazy toad or Omei toothed toad) is a species of amphibian in the family Megophryidae. It is endemic to Sichuan, China where it is found in Mount Emei (its type locality) and in Hongya County. Its natural habitats are subtropical moist montane forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss. Male ''Oreolalax omeimontis'' grow to about in snout-vent length and females to . Tadpole A tadpole is the larval stage in the biological life cycle of an amphibian. Most tadpoles are fully aquatic, though some species of amphibians have tadpoles that are terrestrial. Tadpoles have some fish-like features that may not be found ...s are in length. References omeimontis Amphibians of China Endemic fauna of Sichuan Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians described in 1960 Endangered Fauna of China {{Megophryidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |