Philautus aurifasciatus

Philautus aurifasciatus is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to Indonesia. [2][3] It has been observed solely at elevations higher than 900 meters above sea level.[1]

Philautus aurifasciatus
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Rhacophoridae
Genus: Philautus
Species:
P. aurifasciatus
Binomial name
Philautus aurifasciatus
(Schlegel, 1837)

This frog is listed as least concern because of its large range, which includes protected parks. It lives in montane and submontane forests.[1]

This frog lays eggs in holes in trees, where it grows via direct development with no free-swimming tadpole stage.[1]

References

  1. IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2023). "Java Bubble-nest Frog: Philautus aurifasciatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: e.T58820A114924718. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T58820A114924718.en. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
  2. Frost, Darrel R. "Philautus aurifasciatus (Schlegel, 1837)". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  3. Michelle S. Koo, ed. (August 1, 2021). "Philautus aurifasciatus (Schlegel, 1837)". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved December 11, 2023.


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