Amolops australis is a species of true frog that is found in the southern parts of Peninsular Malaysia. The author proposed the common name "southern torrent frog", which is a name shared by Arthroleptides yakusini.[2]
| Amolops australis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Ranidae |
| Genus: | Amolops |
| Species: | A. australis
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| Binomial name | |
| Amolops australis | |
Description
editThere is no data about how it looks in life. In preservative it is light grey on the dorsal side and light and yellowish on the ventral side. Feet are brown on both sides. The SVL in males is 28.7–32.7 mm (1.13–1.29 in) and 45.8–47 mm (1.80–1.85 in) which sows clear sexual dimorphism.[2]
Distribution
editIt can be found in Endau-Rompin National Park and Bantang River Amenity Forest in the state of Johor. It may be more widely distributed but this has not yet been proven. The holotype was found at an elevation of 103 metres (338 ft) asl.[2] They have an elevation range of 0–400 metres (0–1,312 ft).[1]
Etymology
editThe species name "australis" means "southern" in Latin, because it is found in the southern part of Peninsular Malaysia.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group. (2022). "Amolops australis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T152334598A152334612. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T152334598A152334612.en. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ^ a b c d Onn, Chan Kin; Abraham, Robin Kurian; Grismer, Jesse L.; Grismer, L. Lee (15 June 2018). "Elevational size variation and two new species of torrent frogs from Peninsular Malaysia (Anura: Ranidae: Amolops Cope)". Zootaxa. 4434 (2): 250–264. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.4434.2.2. ISSN 1175-5334. PMID 30313185.
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