| Limnonectes nitidus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Dicroglossidae |
| Genus: | Limnonectes |
| Species: | L. nitidus |
| Binomial name | |
| Limnonectes nitidus (Smedley, 1932) | |
| Synonyms | |
Rana nitidaSmedley, 1932 | |
Limnonectes nitidus (common name: Tanah Rata wart frog) is a species of frog in the family Dicroglossidae. It is endemic to Peninsular Malaysia where it is only known from the Cameron Highlands and Fraser's Hill, both in Pahang state. [2]
Limnonectes nitidus inhabits montane rainforests. These frogs congregate and breed in permanently wet seepage areas. [1]
Limnonectes nitidus has a small range, and its habitat is threatened by habitat loss caused by development for agriculture and tourism. [1]