Amolops torrentis

Amolops torrentis
Conservation status
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Ranidae
Genus: Amolops
Species: A. torrentis
Binomial name
Amolops torrentis
(Smith, 1923)
Synonyms

Micrixalus torrentis Smith, 1923

Amolops torrentis (common names: torrent sucker frog, little torrent frog) is a species of frog in the Ranidae family that is endemic to China: it is only known from Hainan, with one isolated record from Guangdong in the Chinese mainland.[2]

Amolops torrentis live in medium- to large-sized streams (where they also breed) and in the surrounding riparian habitats. It is threatened by habitat loss, particularly due to agricultural activities.[1]

Amolops torrentis are relatively small frogs: males grow to a snout–vent length of about 30 mm (1.2 in) and females to about 37 mm (1.5 in). Tadpoles are up to 35 mm (1.4 in) in length.[3]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Lau, M.W.N. & Shi Haitao (2004). "Amolops torrentis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
  2. Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Amolops torrentis (Smith, 1923)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
  3. Fei, L. (1999). Atlas of Amphibians of China (in Chinese). Zhengzhou: Henan Press of Science and Technology. p. 246. ISBN 7-5349-1835-9.