Frilled tree frog

The frilled tree frog, rough-armed tree frog, or Southeast Asian tree frog (Kurixalus appendiculatus) is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae found in Brunei, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam[2] between 0 and 500 meters above sea level.[1]

"Rough-armed tree frog" redirects here. For the species that was previously considered a synonym of this species, see Small rough-armed tree frog.

Frilled tree frog
In Danum Valley Conservation Area, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Rhacophoridae
Genus: Kurixalus
Species:
K. appendiculatus
Binomial name
Kurixalus appendiculatus
(Günther, 1858)
Synonyms

Polypedates appendiculatus Günther, 1858
Rhacophorus appendiculatus (Günther, 1858)[2]

The frog has been found in primary and secondary forest habitats in swamps and near slow-flowing streams. Observers have seen them perched on shrubs. The tadpoles swim in stagnant water. These frogs are territorial and feed mostly on invertebrates.[1]

Scientists classify this frog as being at least concern of extinction because of its large range. However, that range is subject to deforestation associated with palm oil cultivation.[1]

References
  1. IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2022). "Phillippine Flying Frog: Kurixalus appendiculatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T178599110A58482876. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T178599110A58482876.en. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  2. Frost, Darrel R. (2013). "Kurixalus appendiculatus (Günther, 1858)". Amphibian Species of the World 5.6, an Online Reference. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 22 June 2013.


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.