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Hong Kong Biodiversity Database

General Information
 
Quasipaa spinosa
Giant Spiny Frog
 
Animal Group: Amphibian
兩棲類
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Dicroglossidae
Other Name(s): Rana spinosa , Paa spinosa
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Status
  • Vulnerable
Fellowes et al. (2002)
  • Local Concern
Distribution
Distribution in Hong Kong
  • Restricted on high altitudes mountain streams on Tai Mo Shan Country Park.
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References
  • Karsen, S. J., Lau, M.W.N, & Bogadek, A. (1998). Hong Kong Amphibians and Reptiles (2nd Edition). Provisional Urban Council Hong Kong.