Biology:Leptolalax khasiorum

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Short description: Species of amphibian

Leptolalax khasiorum
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Megophryidae
Genus: Leptolalax
Species:
L. khasiorum
Binomial name
Leptolalax khasiorum
Das, Tron, Rangad, and Hooroo, 2010

Leptolalax khasiorum is a species of frogs belonging to the genus Leptolalax. It is so far reported only from the type locality, from the subtropical wet forests of Mawphlang in Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, India .[1] It is a small amphibian; the male measuring 25.6 mm, and female 32.5 mm. The species is diagnosed with unique features such as eyelids with tubercles, distinct tympanum and supratympanic folds, undilated toe tips with dermal fringes, dorsum with dark blotches, flanks with large dark blotches, dark tympanic mask, limbs with dark cross-bars, and distinct color patches.[2]

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External links

Wikidata ☰ Q3230058 entry