September 20, 2025AnimalsOpen Access

A New Species of Boulenophrys (Megophridae) from Mt. Hengshan, Hunan Province, China, with Re-Description on B. hengshanensis

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New species Boulenophrys gutu identified and B. hengshanensis re-described using morphological and phylogenetic evidence.

The study identifies Boulenophrys gutu as a new species from Mt. Hengshan, and it significantly adds to the known diversity of the Megophridae family.
Phylogenetic analysis based on 16S rRNA and COI genes shows that B. hengshanensis is closely related to B. wugongensis, suggesting a complex evolutionary history.
Morphological characteristics were used to diagnose both species, highlighting distinct features such as body size and specific anatomical traits.
The findings underscore the importance of detailed phylogenetic and morphological assessments in describing new amphibian species and understanding biodiversity.

Kuang et al. (2025) studied this question.

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