Amolops wuyiensis
| Wuyi Torrent Frog | |
|---|---|
| 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]
References
- 1 2 3 Gu, Huiqing & Geng, Baorong (2004). "Amolops wuyiensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.1. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 26 August 2012.
- ↑ "Amolops wuyiensis". Integrated Taxonomic Information System.
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