Scutiger nepalensis
| Scutiger nepalensis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Megophryidae |
| Genus: | Scutiger |
| Species: | S. nepalensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Scutiger nepalensis Dubois, 1974 | |
Scutiger nepalensis, otherwise known as Nepal Lazy Toad,[1] is a species of amphibian in the Megophryidae family. It is found in Nepal, possibly China, and possibly India. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
- ↑ Frank, N., and E. Ramus. 1995. Complete Guide to Scientific and Common Names of Amphibians and Reptiles of the World. Pottsville, Pennsylvania: N. G. Publishing Inc
Sources
- Ohler, A. & Shrestha, T.K. 2004. Scutiger nepalensis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 July 2007.
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