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| image_caption = A-E: back, abdomen, side, forelimb, hind limb
| status = EN
| genus = Boulenophrys
| status_system = IUCN3.1
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| authority = Wu, Li, Liu, Wang & Wu, 2020
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[[File:Tadpole_CIBQY20200719006_of_Megophrys_baishanzuensis.jpg|thumb|Tadpole]]


The '''Baishanzu horned toad''' (''Megophrys baishanzuensis'') is a species of [[amphibian]] found in [[Baishanzu National Park]] in [[Lishui|Lishui City]], [[Zhejiang|Zhejiang Province]]. It is located in Zhejiang Baishanzu National Park at an altitude of 1400–1600 meters of mountain streams.<ref>{{Cite web|title=中国新闻网|url=https://m.chinanews.com/wap/detail/zw/gn/2021/01-19/9390933.shtml|access-date=2021-01-24|website=m.chinanews.com|language=zh-CN}}</ref> On January 19, 2021, the press office of the [[Lishui Municipal Government]] held a press conference to announce the discovery of new amphibian species in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|title=中国发现两栖动物新物种:百山祖角蟾-新华网|url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/2021-01/19/c_1126998702.htm|access-date=2021-01-24|website=www.xinhuanet.com}}</ref>
The '''Baishanzu horned toad''' ('''''Boulenophrys baishanzuensis''''') is a species of [[amphibian]] found in [[Baishanzu National Park]] in [[Lishui|Lishui City]], [[Zhejiang|Zhejiang Province]]. It is located in Zhejiang Baishanzu National Park at an altitude of 1400–1600 meters of mountain streams.<ref>{{Cite web|title=中国新闻网|url=https://m.chinanews.com/wap/detail/zw/gn/2021/01-19/9390933.shtml|access-date=2021-01-24|website=m.chinanews.com|language=zh-CN}}</ref> On January 19, 2021, the press office of the [[Lishui Municipal Government]] held a press conference to announce the discovery of new amphibian species in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|title=中国发现两栖动物新物种:百山祖角蟾-新华网|url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/2021-01/19/c_1126998702.htm|access-date=2021-01-24|website=www.xinhuanet.com}}</ref>


== Appearance characteristics ==
== Appearance characteristics ==
The male is about 30.5&nbsp;mm long and has inverted triangles and X-shaped brown markings on the back. The [[tadpole]] eyes are large, speckled, and have an umbrella-shaped mouth with an enlargement lip.<ref name=":0">{{Cite journal|last=Wu|first=Yanqing|last2=Li|first2=Shize|last3=Liu|first3=Wei|last4=Wang|first4=Bin|last5=Wu|first5=Jun|date=2020-12-18|title=Description of a new horned toad of Megophrys Kuhl &amp; Van Hasselt, 1822 (Amphibia, Megophryidae) from Zhejiang Province, China|url=https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/58629/|journal=ZooKeys|language=en|volume=1005|pages=73–102|doi=10.3897/zookeys.1005.58629|issn=1313-2970|doi-access=free}}</ref>
The male is about 30.5&nbsp;mm long and has inverted triangles and X-shaped brown markings on the back. The [[tadpole]] eyes are large, speckled, and have an umbrella-shaped mouth with an enlargement lip.<ref name=":0">{{Cite journal|last1=Wu|first1=Yanqing|last2=Li|first2=Shize|last3=Liu|first3=Wei|last4=Wang|first4=Bin|last5=Wu|first5=Jun|date=2020-12-18|title=Description of a new horned toad of Megophrys Kuhl & Van Hasselt, 1822 (Amphibia, Megophryidae) from Zhejiang Province, China|url=https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/58629/|journal=ZooKeys|language=en|issue=1005 |pages=73–102|doi=10.3897/zookeys.1005.58629|pmid=33390756 |pmc=7765747 |issn=1313-2970|doi-access=free|bibcode=2020ZooK.1005...73W }}</ref>


== Discovery ==
== Discovery ==
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In view of the [[Morphology (biology)|morphology]], the call and the close relative [[Kuatun horned toad]] are different, it is identified as a new species. The researchers believe that differences in the time of call and reproduction may cause the two to [[reproductive isolation]]. The [[Boettger's horned toad]] in the same habitat are related to them far away.<ref name=":0" />
In view of the [[Morphology (biology)|morphology]], the call and the close relative [[Kuatun horned toad]] are different, it is identified as a new species. The researchers believe that differences in the time of call and reproduction may cause the two to [[reproductive isolation]]. The [[Boettger's horned toad]] in the same habitat are related to them far away.<ref name=":0" />


Since only 15 male adult individuals and 4 tadpoles were found in one stream, the researchers believe that the species should be protected.<ref name=":0" />
Since only 15 male adult individuals and 4 tadpoles were found in one stream, the researchers believe that the species should be protected. It has been suggested that the species be classified as [[Endangered species|endangered]] by the [[IUCN Red List]].<ref name=":0" />


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Amphibians described in 2020]]
[[Category:Amphibians described in 2020]]
[[Category:Amphibians of China]]
[[Category:Amphibians of China]]
[[Category:Megophrys]]
[[Category:Boulenophrys]]
[[Category:Endemic fauna of Zhejiang]]
[[Category:Endemic fauna of Zhejiang]]


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Baishanzu horned toad
A-E: back, abdomen, side, forelimb, hind limb
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Megophryidae
Genus: Boulenophrys
Species:
B. baishanzuensis
Binomial name
Boulenophrys baishanzuensis
Wu, Li, Liu, Wang & Wu, 2020
Synonyms
  • Megophrys baishanzuensis
Habitat
Tadpole

The Baishanzu horned toad (Boulenophrys baishanzuensis) is a species of amphibian found in Baishanzu National Park in Lishui City, Zhejiang Province. It is located in Zhejiang Baishanzu National Park at an altitude of 1400–1600 meters of mountain streams.[1] On January 19, 2021, the press office of the Lishui Municipal Government held a press conference to announce the discovery of new amphibian species in the city.[2]

Appearance characteristics

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The male is about 30.5 mm long and has inverted triangles and X-shaped brown markings on the back. The tadpole eyes are large, speckled, and have an umbrella-shaped mouth with an enlargement lip.[3]

Discovery

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In June 2020, when the Biodiversity Background Investigation Team of the Ecological Environment Bureau of Lishui City investigated amphibian reptiles in Baishanzu National Park, it found the species in a stream.[4]

In view of the morphology, the call and the close relative Kuatun horned toad are different, it is identified as a new species. The researchers believe that differences in the time of call and reproduction may cause the two to reproductive isolation. The Boettger's horned toad in the same habitat are related to them far away.[3]

Since only 15 male adult individuals and 4 tadpoles were found in one stream, the researchers believe that the species should be protected. It has been suggested that the species be classified as endangered by the IUCN Red List.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "中国新闻网". m.chinanews.com (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  2. ^ "中国发现两栖动物新物种:百山祖角蟾-新华网". www.xinhuanet.com. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Wu, Yanqing; Li, Shize; Liu, Wei; Wang, Bin; Wu, Jun (18 December 2020). "Description of a new horned toad of Megophrys Kuhl & Van Hasselt, 1822 (Amphibia, Megophryidae) from Zhejiang Province, China". ZooKeys (1005): 73–102. Bibcode:2020ZooK.1005...73W. doi:10.3897/zookeys.1005.58629. ISSN 1313-2970. PMC 7765747. PMID 33390756.
  4. ^ "浙江日报". zjrb.zjol.com.cn. Retrieved 24 January 2021.