Rohanixalus shyamrupus

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Rohanixalus shyamrupus
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Rhacophoridae
Genus: Rohanixalus
Species:
R. shyamrupus
Binomial name
Rohanixalus shyamrupus
(Chandra & Ghosh, 1989)
Synonyms
  • Chirixalus shyamrupusChanda and Ghosh, 1989
  • Chiromantis shyamrupus(Chanda and Ghosh, 1989)

Rohanixalus shyamrupus, also known as the hornbill bubble-nest frog and Shyamrup's bush frog, is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae endemic to north-eastern India: it is only known from the type locality, Namdapha Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh. [2] [3] [1]

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Taxonomy

Formerly described in Chirixalus , it was moved to the new genus Rohanixalus in 2020 following a phylogenetic study. [2]

Habitat

This frog lives in forests, where it is principally seen near the edges. It has also been observed on plantations, in secondary forest, and near human habitation. It does not appear to need complete closed canopy but it does require shrub and lower plant cover. This frog has been observed between 200 and 1600 meters above sea level. [1]

The frog's range includes at least one protected park: Namdapha National Park. Scientists think it could also live in Pakke Tiger Reserve. [1]

Young

This frog lays eggs on plants in marshland near water, both flowing and stagnant. The female frog makes a foam nest overhanging the water. Scientists believe this species breeds in May because that is when the male frogs can be heard calling. [1]

Threats

The IUCN classifies this species as least concern of extinction. What danger it faces comes from habitat loss and fragmentation associated with the construction of roads and towns, hydroelectric dam projects, and pollution associated with pesticides and other chemicals. Vehicle disturbance may also be an issue. [1]

Original description

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2023). "Hornbill Bubble-nest Frog: Rohanixalus shyamrupus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 3.1. p. e.T58795A166106056. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T58795A166106056.en. 58795. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
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  3. Frost, Darrel R. "Liuixalus shyamrupus (Chanda and Ghosh, 1989)". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved June 17, 2023.