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Emei Moustache Toad
Leptobrachium boringii
The Emei Moustache Toad is a distinctive species of amphibian native to the montane regions of central China, particularly around Mount Emei. Males are notable for their striking 'moustache'—a row of keratinized spines along the upper lip used in combat during the breeding seaso…
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- Unlike most toads, the males of this species physically wrestle each other using their spiny 'moustache' in fierce territorial battles.
- Male Emei Moustache Toads develop sharp, black 'moustache' spines during the breeding season to fight for territory and mates. They are exceptional at camouflage, blending into rocky stream beds. Tadpoles are adapted to cling to rocks in fast-flowing water.
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