Kaloula rugifera

Kaloula rugifera, the Sichuan digging frog or Szechwan narrowmouth toad, is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae found in China.

Range

It is endemic to China where it is found in Sichuan and extreme southern Gansu.

Habitat

Its habitats are hilly areas near villages. It has also been recorded from tree-holes. Breeding takes place in temporary pools and ponds. This previously very common is believed to be declining because of habitat loss associated with infrastructure development.

Description

Male Kaloula rugifera grow to a snout–vent length of about and females to. Tadpoles are up to in length.