Omei toothed toad

(Oreolalax omeimontis)

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Description

Oreolalax omeimontis (Omei lazy toad or Omei toothed toad) is a species of amphibian in the Megophryidae family.It is endemic to Sichuan,China where it is found in Mount Emei (its type locality) and in Hongya County.Its natural habitats are subtropical moist montane forests and rivers.It is threatened by habitat loss. Male Oreolalax omeimontis grow to about 54 mm (2.1 in) in snout-vent length and females to 61 mm (2.4 in).Tadpoles are 64 mm (2.5 in) in length.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Amphibia
Order:Anura
Family:Megophryidae
Genus:Oreolalax
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