Megophrys lekaguli Stuart, Chuaynkern, Chan-ard & Inger 2006

Xenophrys lekaguli is a species of frog in the family Megophryidae.^[3] It is endemic to Southeast Asia and is known from the Chanthaburi and Sa Kaeo Provinces in eastern Thailand and from the Cardamom Mountains in Pursat Province, western Cambodia.^[1] The specific name commemorates Thai zoologist and conservationist Dr Boonsong Lekagul.^[2]

Description

Xenophrys lekaguli is a medium-sized Xenophrys, the female having a body length of up to 94 mm (3.7 in), the male up to 67 mm (2.6 in) in snout–vent length. The upper parts are light brown with darker markings, the flank is yellowish and the underside pinkish. The legs have black spots. The bluntly pointed snout projects distinctly beyond the lower jaw. The species is most similar to Xenophrys auralensis and Xenophrys major but can be distinguished from the former by the smaller size of the male and the presence of teeth on the vomer and from the latter by lacking a pale stripe above the mouth and having a patterned (as opposed to plain) eyelid. The slender tadpole has the mouth shaped like an upturned funnel, which is typical of the genus.^[2]

Habitat and conservation

Xenophrys lekaguli occurs near cascade streams in hilly evergreen and evergreen-bamboo mixed forests at elevations of 600–1,290 m (1,970–4,230 ft) above sea level. They can be typically found on boulders, leaf litter or bare soil within 20 m (66 ft) from the stream banks.^[1]

This species can occur in slightly disturbed habitats. It is threatened by habitat loss and modification caused by (selective) logging and agriculture. It is present in a number of protected areas.^[1]

References

Megophrys lekaguli es una especie de anfibio anuro de la familia Megophryidae.

Distribución geográfica y hábitat

Es endémica del este-sur de Tailandia. Su rango altitudinal oscila entre 600 y 1000 msnm.

Estado de conservación

Se encuentra amenazada de extinción por la pérdida de su hábitat natural.

Referencias

• Frost, D.R. «Megophrys lekaguli ». Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.1. (en inglés). Nueva York, EEUU: Museo Americano de Historia Natural. Consultado el 5 de marzo de 2016.

• Bryan Stuart, Yodchaiy Chuaynkern. 2008. Megophrys lekaguli. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2015.4. Acceso: 5 de marzo de 2016.
• Bryan L. Stuart, Y. Chuaynkern, T. Chan-ard & R. F. Inger (2006). «Three new species of frogs and a new tadpole from Eastern Thailand». Fieldiana. Zoology new series 111: 1-19.

Xenophrys lekaguli Xenophrys generoko animalia da. Anfibioen barruko Megophryidae familian sailkatuta dago, Anura ordenan.

Erreferentziak

Ikus, gainera

• Megophryidae

Megophrys lekaguli est une espèce d'amphibiens de la famille des Megophryidae^[1].

Répartition

Cette espèce est endémique du Sud-Est de la Thaïlande. Elle se rencontre dans les provinces de Chanthaburi et de Sa Kaeo^[1].

Étymologie

Cette espèce est nommée en l'honneur du biologiste Boonsong Lekagul (1907-1992)^[2].

Publication originale

• Stuart, Chuaynkern, Chan-ard & Inger, 2006 : Three new species of frogs and a new tadpole from eastern Thailand. Fieldiana, Zoology, New Series, n^o 111, p. 1-19 (texte intégral).

Notes et références

Xenophrys lekaguli é uma espécie de anfíbio anuro da família Megophryidae.^[3][4] Está presente na Tailândia.^[4] A UICN classificou-a como quase ameaçada.^[1]

Ver também

• Declínio das populações de anfíbios

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