Philautus acutus

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Philautus acutus
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Rhacophoridae
Genus: Philautus
Species:
P. acutus
Binomial name
Philautus acutus
Dring, 1987

Philautus acutus is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is found in Malaysia and possibly Brunei. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

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References

  1. IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2018). "Philautus acutus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2018: e.T58810A123693152. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T58810A123693152.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.