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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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Megophryidae |
| Subfamily: | Megophryinae |
| Genus: | Jingophrys |
| Species: | J. feii
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| Jingophrys feii Yang, Wang, & Wang, 2018
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Description edit
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 edit
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]
References edit
- ^ "KFBG researchers described FOUR new amphibian species of the World from Yunnan, China". Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden::嘉道理農場暨植物園. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
- ^ "Megophrys feii". iNaturalist. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
- ^ Fok, Maggie (2018-06-07). "KFBG researchers described FOUR new amphibian species of the World from Yunnan, China". KFBG Blog. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
- ^ a b "Megophrys feii". IUCN Redlist. 2019. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
- ^ a b c Yang, Jian-Huan; Wang, Jian; Wang, Ying-Yong (2018-04-23). "Megophrys feii, Yang & Wang & Wang, 2018". TreatmentBank.
- ^ Yang; Wang; Wang. ""Megophrys" feii Yang, Wang, and Wang, 2018". American Museum of Natural History.
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