Scutiger nepalensis, otherwise known as the Nepal lazy toad,[2] is a species of amphibian in the family Megophryidae. It is found in Nepal, possibly China, and possibly India. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Megophryidae |
| Genus: | Scutiger |
| Species: | S. nepalensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Scutiger nepalensis Dubois, 1974
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References
edit- ^ Annemarie Ohler, Tej Kumar Shrestha (2004). "Scutiger nepalensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T57617A11664079. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T57617A11664079.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ Frank, N., and E. Ramus. 1995. Complete Guide to Scientific and Common Names of Amphibians and Reptiles of the World. Pottsville, Pennsylvania: N. G. Publishing Inc.
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