Amolops monticola
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Amolops monticola is a species of frog
found in Asia
. The species range includes the northeastern parts of India
, Nepal
and the province of Xizang, China
. The primary habitat is temperate forests and wetlands, especially shaded stream rapids, at elevations of 850–2,350m. This frog lays eggs in stone crevices along the edges of streams, and on aquatic plants. It is not considered threatened by the IUCN.
Frog
Frogs are amphibians in the order Anura , formerly referred to as Salientia . Most frogs are characterized by a short body, webbed digits , protruding eyes and the absence of a tail...
found in Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
. The species range includes the northeastern parts of India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, Nepal
Nepal
Nepal , officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India...
and the province of Xizang, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
. The primary habitat is temperate forests and wetlands, especially shaded stream rapids, at elevations of 850–2,350m. This frog lays eggs in stone crevices along the edges of streams, and on aquatic plants. It is not considered threatened by the IUCN.