Polypedates assamensis

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Polypedates assamensis
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Rhacophoridae
Genus: Polypedates
Species:
P. assamensis
Binomial name
Polypedates assamensis
Mathew & Sen, 2009

Polypedates assamensis is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to Dhemaji District, Assam, India. [2] [3] It has been observed between 100 and 585 meters above sea level, exclusively in forests. It has been found on shrubs near pools, in which the larvae develop. [1]

This frog is classified as at least concern of extinction because of its large range. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2022). "Assam Whipping Frog: Polypedates assamensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2022: e.T202901A2757715. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T202901A2757715.en . Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  2. Frost, Darrel R. "Polypedates assamensis Mathew and Sen, 2009". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  3. "Polypedates assamensis Mathew and Sen, 2009". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved February 20, 2024.