Amolops assamensis
Species of amphibian
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The Assamese cascade frog, Assam stream frog, Assam cascade frog, or Sengupta's cascade frog (Amolops assamensis) is a species of frogs that was discovered in 2008 in Mayeng Hill Reserve Forest, Kamrup District, Assam in north-eastern India.[2][3][1][4]
| Amolops assamensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Ranidae |
| Genus: | Amolops |
| Species: | A. assamensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Amolops assamensis Sengupta, Hussain, Choudhury, Gogoi, Ahmed, and Choudhury, 2008 | |
Description
The adult male frog measures 52.80–61.50 mm in snout-vent length and the adult female frog 82.50–94.40 mm. The skin of the dorsum is olive-green in color with round or irregular brown blotches. The sides of the head are also olive-green in color with brown marks. The legs are yellow with red-brown marks.[4]
Habitat
This frog lives in canopied forests, where it has been found in and near fast-flowing streams, especially in the splash areas on rocks. Scientists observed this frog between 80 and 1580 meters above sea level.[1]
Scientists have seen the frog in some protected parks: Mayeng Hill Reserve Forest, Kolaghat Reserve Forest, Garbhanga Reserve Forest, Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary, and Nongkhylem Wildlife Sanctuary.[1]
Threats
The IUCN classifies this frog as vulnerable to extinction. Its principal threats include habitat loss in favor of agriculture and human habitation. Scientists consider overharvesting a possible threat, but it has yet to be confirmed.[1]
