Megophrys oropedion Mahony, Teeling and Bjiu, 2013
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/697B87DD-367A-5213-FCB4-37B3FE7CFEEA |
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5. Megophrys oropedion Mahony, Teeling and Bjiu, 2013 View in CoL
Shyllong Horned Toad ( Figure 3 View Figure 3 and 4 View Figure 4 , Plate-II)
2013. Megophrys oropedion Mahony, Teeling & Biju. Zootaxa , 3722: 151 ( Type locality: “ Um Risa stream”, Malki forest , Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, India.)
Material examined: 1 ex. ( Regn. No. V /A/NERC-1217) Umlyngka village, Upper Shillong, East Khasi Hills District , Meghalaya, 31.10.2015, Coll. S. Swell and T. Marweiñ .
Distribution: INDIA: Meghalaya. Elsewhere: Not reported
Remarks: Recently described from Meghalaya. Proposed common name “Shyllong Horned Toad” is based on the location of the Type locality in the foothills of Lum Shyllong (=Shillong Peak).
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Royal British Columbia Museum - Herbarium |
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Tavera, Department of Geology and Geophysics |
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