A new horned toad of <i>Boulenophrys</i> (Anura, Megophryidae) was discovered in Hubei Province, China.

ABSTRACT: The diversity of the genus Boulenophrys, with around 72 species identified so far, is still thought to be highly underestimated, as it contains a large number of undescribed cryptic species. The favorable ecological environment of the Dalaoling National Nature Reserve, located in Yichang City, Hubei Province, is home to many characteristic species. This work describes a new species from central China, namely: Boulenophrys dalaolingensis Wang, Chen & Liu, 2025, sp. nov. Morphologically, the new species is characterized by the combination of nine external characters: (1) medium-sized body (SVL 49.9-56.2 mm in seven males, SVL 50.3-60.0 mm in three females; (2) vomerine teeth absent; (3) margin of tongue smooth, with weakly notch behind; (4) relative finger length III>II=

SUBMITTER: Wang R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12495424 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature