Amolops wuyiensis

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.

Wuyi Torrent Frog
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Ranidae
Genus: Amolops
Species:
A. wuyiensis
Binomial name
Amolops wuyiensis
(Liu & Hu, 1975)

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

  1. 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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