Scutiger mammatus

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Scutiger mammatus (common names: Tungsolo lazy toad, chest spiny cat-eyed toad, spiny-chest cat-eyed toad) is a species of frog in the family Megophryidae. It is endemic to Western China and known from eastern Tibet, southeastern Qinghai, western Sichuan, and northwestern Yunnan.[1][2][3]

Description

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The tadpoles are adapted to running water and have elongated, dorso-ventrally flattened bodies and long tails. They grow to a total length of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which the body makes about one third.[5]

Habitat and conservation

Scutiger mammatus lives in small to medium-sized low-gradient streams, seepages, and spring-fed marshes in sub-alpine and alpine areas at elevations of Script error: No such module "convert". above sea level. It is a very common species. Threats to it are unknown, but overgrazing is a potential threat. There are many protected areas within its range.[1]

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