Pseudophilautus microtympanum

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Pseudophilautus microtympanum
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Rhacophoridae
Genus: Pseudophilautus
Species:
P. microtympanum
Binomial name
Pseudophilautus microtympanum
(Günther, 1858)
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Synonyms

Polypedates microtympanumGünther, 1858
Philautus microtympanum(Günther, 1858)

Pseudophilautus microtympanum, also known as Gunther's bubble-nest frog or small-eared shrub frog, is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to the central hills of Sri Lanka. [2] Its natural habitat are both closed and open canopy habitats. Sub-adults and juveniles are more often found in grassland and disturbed habitats, whereas adult frogs are usually found in closed-canopy habitats. It is threatened by habitat loss, agrochemical pollution, and the desiccation of its habitat. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2020). "Pseudophilautus microtympanum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2020: e.T58874A156583227. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T58874A156583227.en . Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. Frost, Darrel R. (2015). "Pseudophilautus microtympanum (Günther, 1858)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 19 July 2015.