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Amolops torrentis

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Amolops torrentis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Ranidae
Genus: Amolops
Species:
A. torrentis
Binomial name
Amolops torrentis
(Smith, 1923)
Synonyms

Micrixalus torrentis Smith, 1923

Amolops torrentis (common names: torrent sucker frog, little torrent frog) is a species of frog in the family Ranidae that is endemic to China: it is only known from Hainan, with one isolated record from Guangdong in the Chinese mainland.[2]

Amolops torrentis live in medium- to large-sized streams (where they also breed) and in the surrounding riparian habitats. It is threatened by habitat loss, particularly due to agricultural activities.[1]

Amolops torrentis are relatively small frogs: males grow to a snout–vent length of about 30 mm (1.2 in) and females to about 37 mm (1.5 in). Tadpoles are up to 35 mm (1.4 in) in length.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Lau, M.W.N.; Shi Haitao (2004). "Amolops torrentis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T58227A11753192. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T58227A11753192.en. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |last-author-amp= ignored (|name-list-style= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Amolops torrentis (Smith, 1923)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
  3. ^ Fei, L. (1999). Atlas of Amphibians of China (in Chinese). Zhengzhou: Henan Press of Science and Technology. p. 246. ISBN 7-5349-1835-9.