Brachytarsophrys intermedia

Brachytarsophrys intermedia (common name: Annam spadefoot toad)[1] is a species of frog in the family Megophryidae. It is found in the Central Highlands of southern Vietnam, Laos,[2] and possibly Cambodia.[1] This species might be a synonym of Brachytarsophrys carinense.[2]

Brachytarsophrys intermedia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Megophryidae
Genus: Brachytarsophrys
Species:
B. intermedia
Binomial name
Brachytarsophrys intermedia
(Smith, 1921)
Synonyms

Megalophrys intermedius Smith, 1921
Megophrys intermedia (Smith, 1921)

Its natural habitats are tropical forests. It is threatened by habitat loss caused by clear cutting and human settlement.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2017). "Megophrys intermedia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T57540A3060514. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-2.RLTS.T57540A3060514.en. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
  2. ^ a b Frost, Darrel R. (2015). "Brachytarsophrys intermedia (Smith, 1921)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 22 August 2015.