Amolops albispinus
Amolops albispinus, the white-spined cascade frog, is a species of true frog found in the Guangdong Province in China.
Description
The diagnostic feature of this species is the white, cone-shaped spines on the lips, loreal region, and temporal region, which are more pronounced in the male than the female. More generally, it is a greenish-brown frog with a bumpy surface. It has darker blotches on the back and dark bands on the legs. Ventrally, it is creamy white, except for the hindlimbs that are meat-colored. The SVL of males is and in females.
Distribution and ecology
Amolops albispinus is found on Mt. Wutong and Mt. Paiya. It has an elevation range of. It lives in torrents with rocky beds and nearby broad-leafed vegetation.
Etymology
Both the common and scientific name refer to the white spines on the lips, loreal region, and temporal region of this species.