Oreolalax major
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| Oreolalax major | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Megophryidae |
| Genus: | Oreolalax |
| Species: | O. major |
| Binomial name | |
| Oreolalax major (Liu & Hu, 1960) | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Scutiger major Liu and Hu, 1960 | |
Oreolalax major (common lazy toad or large toothed toad) is a species of amphibian in the family Megophryidae. It is endemic to China and found in Sichuan and Yunnan provinces, between Mount Emei and Hengduan Mountains.[2] It likely exists in Emeishan, Wawushan, Gonggashan, Wolong, and Dujiangyan National Nature Reserves. Its natural habitats are subtropical moist montane forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]
Oreolalax major is the largest among Oreolalax: males grow to about 68 mm (2.7 in) in snout-vent length and females to about 70 mm (2.8 in). Tadpoles are 65 mm (2.6 in) in length.[3]
