Leptobrachella liui

Leptobrachella liui

Fujian asian toad, Fujian metacarpal-tubercled toad

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Leptobrachella liui

Leptobrachella liui, also known as Fujian Asian toad or Fujian metacarpal-tubercled toad, is a frog species in the family Megophryidae. Originally described from Chong'an in Fujian (present Wuyishan City), it is now known to be widely distributed in southern and southeastern China from Zhejiang and Fujian west to Guizhou and Guangxi.

Appearance

Leptobrachella liui males grow to snout–vent length of 23–27 mm (0.91–1.06 in) and females to 25–28 mm (0.98–1.10 in). The toes have wide fringes and some webbing. The dorsum is grey brown with spots, with indistinct spots on the sides. The venter is immaculate. The iris is brownish.

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The tadpoles are 40–55 mm (1.6–2.2 in) long.

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References

1. Leptobrachella liui Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leptobrachella_liui
2. Leptobrachella liui on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/57568/11659030

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