Convex-tailed horned toad

Xenophrys caudoprocta
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Megophryidae
Genus: Xenophrys
Species: X. caudoprocta
Binomial name
Xenophrys caudoprocta
(Shen, 1994)
Synonyms

Megophrys caudoprocta Shen, 1994

The convex-tailed horned toad (Xenophrys caudoprocta) is a species of amphibian in the Megophryidae family, endemic to China, and is only known from the type locality, Tianping Mountain, Sangzhi County, in Hunan.[2] Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and rivers.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Fei Liang; Wu Guanfu (2004). "Xenophrys caudoprocta". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  2. Frost, Darrel R. (2013). "Xenophrys caudoprocta (Shen, 1994)". Amphibian Species of the World 5.6, an Online Reference. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 21 September 2013.


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