Amolops nepalicus is a species of frog in the family Ranidae. It is endemic to Nepal and is only known from two localities in the Sankhuwasabha District. Common names Nepal sucker frog and Nepal cascade frog have been proposed for it. Taxonomy First described in 1991, Amolops nepalicus was brought into synonymy of Amolops marmoratus by works published in 2000–2004. This synonymy was questioned in 2012, but only formally rejected in 2020. Description Adult males measure and adult females in snout–vent length. The head is slightly longer than it is wide. The tympanum is distinct. The fingers have no webbing while the toes are fully webbed. There are few rounded tubercles scattered on the dorsum whereas the belly is smooth; the dorsolateral fold is indistinct. The dorsal coloration is light brown or white with dark brown spots. Males have an external vocal sac. Habitat and conservation Amolops nepalicus is a semi-aquatic frog that inhabits torrential streams with high canopy cover at elevations of above sea level. Threats to this poorly known species are not known. It is not known to present in any protected area. References nepalicus Amphibians of Nepal Endemic fauna of Nepal Amphibians described in 1991