Scutiger nepalensis

Scutiger nepalensis, otherwise known as the Nepal lazy toad,[2] is a species of amphibian in the family Megophryidae. 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.

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

References

  1. Ohler, A.; Shrestha, T.K. (2004). "Scutiger nepalensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T57617A11664079. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T57617A11664079.en. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  2. 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.


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