Jingophrys feii
| Jingophrys feii | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Megophryidae |
| Subfamily: | Megophryinae |
| Genus: | Jingophrys |
| Species: | J. feii |
| Binomial name | |
| Jingophrys feii (Yang, Wang, & Wang, 2018) | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Megophrys feii Yang, Wang, & Wang, 2018 | |
Jingophrys feii, commonly known as Fei's horned toad or Fei's horned frog,[3] is a species of frog in the family Megophryidae.[4] It was discovered by the Kadoorie Conservation China Department (KCC) during an ecological survey, alongside three other species of frog.[3] It has been declared near threatened by the IUCN Redlist.[1]
Description
Megophrys feii are identified by their small, slender body, protruding snout, the hornlike extensions on their eyelids, and their distinct, round tympanum.[5] Females are slightly larger than males, and their heads are as wide as their bodies.[5] The species is brown, with black and white tubercules along the back and legs.[5]
Distribution
The frogs are found in Yingjiang County, Yunnan Province, China, within several miles of the Tongbiguan Provincial Nature Reserve, and the Kachin State of Myanmar.[2] It lives in the area's well-preserved mountain forests, at elevations of 700 to 1200 meters. Its habitat is described as an inland wetland forest.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2020). "Megophrys feii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020 e.T150087273A150087328. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T150087273A150087328.en.
- 1 2 Frost, Darrel (2026). "Jingophrys feii (Yang, Wang, and Wang, 2018)". Amphibian Species of the World 6.2, an Online Reference. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
- 1 2 Fok, Maggie (2018-06-07). "KFBG researchers described FOUR new amphibian species of the World from Yunnan, China". KFBG Blog. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
- ↑ "Megophrys feii". iNaturalist. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
- 1 2 3 Yang, Jian-Huan; Wang, Jian; Wang, Ying-Yong (2018-04-23). "Megophrys feii, Yang & Wang & Wang, 2018". TreatmentBank.