Amolops wuyiensis

Wuyi Torrent Frog
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Ranidae
Genus: Amolops
Species: A. wuyiensis
Binomial name
Amolops wuyiensis
(Liu & Hu, 1975)

Amolops wuyiensis, Wuyi Torrent Frog, is a species of frog in the Ranidae family[2] that is endemic to south-eastern China where it is found in Fujian, Anhui and Zhejiang provinces.[1] Its name refers to the Wuyi Mountains in Fujian.

It occurs in big streams and the surrounding forest habitat. Though its numbers are in decline, it is not considered threatened by the IUCN.[1]

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