Core Viewpoint - Chinese scientists have discovered a new species, the Tongbiguang Horned Toad, in the Tongbiguang Provincial Nature Reserve, increasing the number of known species in the genus to 32 globally and 13 in China [1][1][1] Summary by Relevant Categories Discovery Details - The Tongbiguang Horned Toad belongs to the genus Ansonia and was named after its discovery location [1] - The species is characterized by a medium size, with males measuring 43.5 to 44.2 millimeters and females measuring 54.8 to 57.6 millimeters [1][1] - Distinctive features include a nearly equal head length and width, an oval-shaped tongue with a slight notch at the end, and a yellow-brown throat, chest, and front abdomen covered with orange-red spots and three dark brown longitudinal stripes [1][1] Research Team Achievements - This discovery marks the third amphibian species identified by the research team led by researcher Che Jing in the Tongbiguang Nature Reserve since 2025 [1] - Previous discoveries include the "Tongbiguang Small Mountain Frog" and the "White-edged Palm Toad," with the former being a new record genus for China and a new record family for Yunnan [1][1]