Megophrys binchuanensis
Megophrys binchuanensis, commonly known as the Binchuan horned toad, is a species of frog in the family Megophryidae. It is only known from northern Yunnan, China. Its type locality is Mount Jizu in Binchuan County.[2] It is associated with mountain streams surrounded by forests. It is threatened by habitat loss associated with logging, road construction, and tourism.[1]
| Megophrys binchuanensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Megophryidae |
| Genus: | Megophrys |
| Species: | M. binchuanensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Megophrys binchuanensis Ye and Fei, 1995 | |
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It occurs in Jizushan and Yulongxueshan Reserves, as well as Lijiang National Park.[1]
References
- Yang Datong; Lu Shunqing (2008). "Xenophrys binchuanensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2008. Retrieved 27 September 2013.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- Frost, Darrel R. (2013). "Xenophrys binchuanensis (Ye and Fei, 1995)". Amphibian Species of the World 5.6, an Online Reference. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
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