Scutiger chintingensis

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.

Scutiger chintingensis
Conservation status
Vulnerable  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific 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

Habitat

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

Conservation

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]