Zhangixalus burmanus

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Zhangixalus burmanus
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Rhacophoridae
Genus: Zhangixalus
Species:
Z. burmanus
Binomial name
Zhangixalus burmanus
(Andersson, 1939)
Synonyms
  • Rhacophorus gongshanensisYang and Su, 1984
  • Rhacophorus taronensisSmith, 1940
  • Polypedates gongshanensis(Yang and Su, 1984)
  • Rhacophorus burmanus(Andersson, 1939)

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. [2] [3] [1]

This frog has been found in primary and secondary forest. It has not been observed on farms but has been observed near human habitations. This frog lives between 1000 and 2080 meters above sea level. [1]

This frog lays eggs near pools of rainwater. It breeds through larval development. [1]

The IUCN classifies this frog as not in danger of extinction because of its large range. What threat it faces is associated with logging and agriculture. Some people catch this frog to eat. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2022). "Nantou Flying Frog: Zhangixalus burmanus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 3.1. p. e.T175773802A175774232. 175773802. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
  2. Frost, Darrel R. "Zhangixalus burmanus (Andersson, 1939)". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  3. "Zhangixalus burmanus (Andersson, 1939)". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved April 20, 2023.