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Jingophrys feii
Species of frog in the family Megophryidae From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jingophrys feii, commonly known as Fei's horned toad or Fei's horned frog[1] is a species of frog in the family Megophryidae.[2] It was discovered by the Kadoorie Conservation China Department (KCC) during an ecological survey, alongside three other species of frog.[3] It has been declared near threatened by the IUCN Redlist.[4]
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Description
Megophrys feii are identified by their small, slender body, protruding snout, the hornlike extensions on their eyelids, and their distinct, round tympanum.[5] Females are slightly larger than males, and their heads are as wide as their bodies.[5] The species is brown, with black and white tubercules along the back and legs.[5]
Distribution
The frogs are found in Yingjiang County, Yunnan Province, China, within several miles of the Tongbiguan Provincial Nature Reserve, and the Kachin State of Myanmar.[6] It lives in the area's well-preserved mountain forests, at elevations of 700 to 1200 meters. Its habitat is described as an inland wetland forest. [4]
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