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Amolops wuyiensis

(Amolops wuyiensis)

Description

Amolops wuyiensis, Wuyi Torrent Frog, is a species of frog in the family Ranidae that is endemic to south-eastern China where it is found in Fujian, Anhui and Zhejiang provinces. Its name refers to the Wuyi Mountains in Fujian. It occurs in big streams and the surrounding forest habitat. Though its numbers are in decline, it is not considered threatened by the IUCN.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Amphibia
Order:Anura
Family:Ranidae
Genus:Amolops
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