Theloderma rhododiscus

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Theloderma rhododiscus
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Rhacophoridae
Genus: Theloderma
Species:
T. rhododiscus
Binomial name
Theloderma rhododiscus
(Liu and Hu, 1962)
Synonyms

Philautus rhododiscus

Theloderma rhododiscus is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is found in China and Vietnam. [2] [3] [1]

This frog lives in evergreen forests and appears to be forest-dependent. It lays eggs in ponds, pools, and water-filled holes in trees or bamboo. This frog has been observed 830 and 1711 meters above sea level. [1]

The IUCN classifies this frog as least concern of extinction. What threat it faces is associated with agriculture and logging. The frog's range includes many well-managed protected parks. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2022). "Chinese bubble-nest frog: Theloderma rhododiscus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 3.1. p. e.T58894A63878833. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T58894A63878833.en. 58894. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  2. Frost, Darrel R. "Theloderma rhododiscus (Liu and Hu, 1962)". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
  3. "Theloderma rhododiscus (Liu and Hu, 1962)". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved May 19, 2023.