Amolops wuyiensis
Amolops wuyiensis, commonly known as the Wuyi torrent frog, is a species of frog in the family Ranidae[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.
| Wuyi Torrent Frog | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Ranidae |
| Genus: | Amolops |
| Species: | A. wuyiensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Amolops wuyiensis (Liu & Hu, 1975) | |
It occurs in large streams and the surrounding forest habitat. Though its numbers are in decline, it is not considered threatened by the IUCN.[1]
References
- Huiqing, G.; Baorong, G. (2004). "Amolops wuyiensis". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2004: e.T58230A11754354. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T58230A11754354.en. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
- "Amolops wuyiensis". Integrated Taxonomic Information System.
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