Kurixalus motokawai

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Kurixalus motokawai
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Rhacophoridae
Genus: Kurixalus
Species:
K. motokawai
Binomial name
Kurixalus motokawai
Nguyen, Matsui & Eto, 2014

Kurixalus motokawai, the Kon Tum frilled tree frog, is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to Vietnam's Annamite Mountains. [2] [3] It has been observed between 1050 and 1400 meters above sea level. [1]

The skin of the dorsum is brown in color with darker brown marks. Mitochondrial DNA analysis indicates this frog is most similar to Kurixalus banaensis and Kurixalus viridescens [4]

This frog is found in evergreen forests and scrublands on the slopes of tall hills. It perches .5 to 1 meters above the ground. It has shown some tolerance to habitat disturbance. Scientists believe it may lay eggs in holes in trees that have water in them, like other frogs in Kurixalus. [1]

Scientists classify this as vulnerable to extinction. Its range includes two protected parks: Ngoc Linh Nature Reserve and Kon Ka Kinh National Park. Both these areas are subject to deforestation associated with farming. The construction of hydroelectric dams cause floods and earthquakes in its habitat. [1]

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References

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