Rhacophorus nigropunctatus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Rhacophoridae |
Genus: | Rhacophorus |
Species: | R. nigropunctatus |
Binomial name | |
Rhacophorus nigropunctatus Liu, Hu & Yang, 1962 | |
Synonyms | |
Polypedates nigropunctatus(Liu, Hu & Yang, 1962) |
Rhacophorus nigropunctatus is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is found in China, possibly Myanmar, and possibly Vietnam. It has been observed between 2000 and 3150 meters above sea level. [1] [2]
Its natural habitats are temperate forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, rivers, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, ponds, and irrigated land. [3]
This frog breeds in pools and ponds. The adult frogs hide in caves during the day and look for food at night. They also hibernate in mud caves. [3]
The IUCN classifies this frog as at least concern of extinction because of its large range. This range includes some protected parks, such as Badagong Mountain National Nature Reserve. Extant threats to this frog include habitat degradation associated with agriculture and infrastructure. [3]
Peters' platanna is a species of frog in the family Pipidae found in Angola, Botswana, the Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and possibly Tanzania. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, rivers, intermittent rivers, swamps, freshwater lakes, intermittent freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, freshwater springs, arable land, pastureland, rural gardens, urban areas, heavily degraded former forests, water storage areas, ponds, open excavations, and canals and ditches.
Anchieta's ridged frog or plain grass frog is a species of frog in the family Ptychadenidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, possibly Burundi, and possibly Rwanda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, rivers, intermittent rivers, freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, hot deserts, arable land, rural gardens, urban areas, and ponds.
The Mascarene grass frog, or Mascarene ridged frog, is a species of frog in the family Ptychadenidae. It is found in sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar, and Mauritius.
Ptychadena pumilio is a species of frog in the family Ptychadenidae. It is found in Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, possibly Burkina Faso, possibly Chad, possibly Gambia, possibly Ghana, possibly Guinea, possibly Guinea-Bissau, possibly Liberia, possibly Mauritania, possibly Niger, possibly Sudan, possibly Togo, and possibly Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, rivers, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, pastureland, rural gardens, ponds, and canals and ditches.
Ptychadena tellinii is a species of frog in the family Ptychadenidae. It is found in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo, possibly Benin, possibly Chad, possibly Guinea, possibly Liberia, and possibly Sudan.
Hylarana guentheri is a species of frog in the family Ranidae. It was formerly placed in the genus Rana. It is found in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Vietnam, and possibly Cambodia and Laos. An introduced population is found on Guam. It can live as high as 1100 meters above sea level. An alternate common name is Günther's Amoy frog, and the honorific is often spelled "Guenther's".
Hylarana latouchii, also known as Kuatun frog, La Touche's frog, or broad-folded frog, is a species of frog in the family Ranidae. It was formerly placed in genus Rana. The specific name honours the collector of the type series: "Hylarana" latouchii was described by George Albert Boulenger based on three specimens collected by Irish ornithologist John D. La Touche in Guadun village in Wuyishan, Fujian, China.
Zhangixalus chenfui, also known as Chinese whipping frog or Chenfu's treefrog, is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae endemic to China where it is found in Sichuan, Guizhou, Hubei, and Fujian provinces. It has been observed between 900 and 3000 meters above sea level. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, subtropical moist lowland forests, subtropical moist montane forests, subtropical moist shrubland, freshwater marshes, rural gardens, ponds, and irrigated land. It is not considered a threatened species by the IUCN.
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Zhangixalus dugritei is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae found in China and Vietnam, and possibly Laos and Myanmar. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, rural gardens, and heavily degraded former forests. It has been observed 10,500 feet above sea level.
Zhangixalus burmanus is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is found in Yunnan in southern China, Nagaland in northeastern India, and northern Myanmar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, rivers, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, arable land, rural gardens, ponds, and aquaculture ponds. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Zhangixalus hungfuensis is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is found in southern China and northern Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, rivers, and freshwater marshes. It has been observed between 900 and 3000 meters above sea level.
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Zhangixalus duboisi is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae found in China and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, and heavily degraded former forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. It has been observed at altitudes of 1780 to 1950 meters above sea level.
The jade tree frog is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae found in northern Borneo. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and intermittent freshwater marshes. It is becoming rare due to habitat loss. People have seen it as high as 250 meters above sea level.
Zhangixalus owstoni or Owston's green tree frog is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae which is endemic to Japan. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, intermittent freshwater marshes, and irrigated land. It is threatened by habitat loss. The population is currently stable.
The Taipei tree frog is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to central and northern Taiwan. It is a medium-sized tree frog; females are 4.5–5.5 cm (1.8–2.2 in) in snout-vent length, and males are slightly smaller 3.5–4.5 cm (1.4–1.8 in).