Parapelophryne
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Parapelophryne scalpta

Parapelophryne is a monotypic genus of toads in the family Bufonidae. The only species is Parapelophryne scalpta. It is endemic to Hainan, China.

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Parapelophryne scalpta occurs in evergreen broadleaf forests at elevations of 350–1,400 m (1,150–4,590 ft) above sea level. Males call near small streams, the probable breeding habitat of this species. It is threatened by habitat loss caused by smallholder farming activities and small-scale wood extraction. Its range overlaps with some protected areas.

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1. Parapelophryne Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parapelophryne
2. Parapelophryne on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/54872/63858651

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