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    Amolops wuyiensis

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    Wuyi Torrent Frog
    Amolops yunkaiensis.jpg
    Conservation status

    Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1]
    Scientific classification Edit this classification
    Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
    Class: Amphibia
    Order: Anura
    Family: Ranidae
    Genus: Amolops
    Species:
    A. wuyiensis
    Binomial name
    Amolops wuyiensis
    (Liu & Hu, 1975)

    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.

    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[edit]

    1. ^ a b c IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2020). "Amolops wuyiensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T58230A63852183. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T58230A63852183.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
    2. ^ "Amolops wuyiensis". Integrated Taxonomic Information System.


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