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Scutiger chintingensis

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Scutiger chintingensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Megophryidae
Genus: Scutiger
Species:
S. chintingensis
Binomial name
Scutiger chintingensis
Liu & Hu, 1960

Scutiger chintingensis, also known as the Chinting lazy toad or Chinting alpine toad, is an endangered species of amphibian in the family Megophryidae. It is endemic to the Mount Emei region of Sichuan, China.

Habitat

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The Chinting alpine toad breeds in mountain streams at altitudes of 2,700-3,400 m.[1]

Conservation

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The species is classified as Endangered by the IUCN because of ongoing habitat loss and rapidly declining population sizes. It is known to be present in the protected areas of the Emeishan Natural and Historical Heritage Reserve, the Wawushan National Forest Park, and the Wolong Nature Reserve.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2020). "Scutiger chintingensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T57609A63866798. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T57609A63866798.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.