Kurixalus verrucosus

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Kurixalus verrucosus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Rhacophoridae
Genus: Kurixalus
Species:
K. verrucosus
Binomial name
Kurixalus verrucosus
(Boulenger, 1893)
Synonyms

Rhacophorus verrucosus (Boulenger, 1893)

Kurixalus verrucosus (Boulenger's bushfrog, small rough-armed tree frog) is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae found in Myanmar, Thailand, China, and Vietnam. In the past, it has been considered synonym of Rhacophorus appendiculatus (=Kurixalus appendiculatus), which, together with other confusion regarding the identity of this species, makes interpreting older literature difficult.[2]

This frog has been observed between 200 and 2000 meters above sea level, perched on shrubs near or far from streams. Scientists are not certain whether this species is dependent on forests to survive and, despite deforestation, list it as at least concern of extinction because of its large range.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2023). "Boulenger's Bushfrog: Kurixalus verrucosus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T59029A64128712. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T59029A64128712.en. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  2. ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2013). "Kurixalus verrucosus (Boulenger, 1893)". Amphibian Species of the World 5.6, an Online Reference. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 10 September 2013.