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Polypedates himalayensis

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Polypedates himalayensis
In Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Rhacophoridae
Genus: Polypedates
Species:
P. himalayensis
Binomial name
Polypedates himalayensis
(Annandale, 1912)
Synonyms[2]
  • Rhacophorus maculatus himalayensis Annandale, 1912
  • Rhacophorus (Rhacophorus) leucomystax himalayensis Ahl, 1931
  • Rhacophorus (Rhacophorus) macrotis Ahl, 1931
  • Rhacophorus (Rhacophorus) maculatus himalayensis Dubois, 1987
  • Polypedates himalayensis Gogoi and Sengupta, 2017
Himalayan Tree Frog (Polypedates Himalayensis)

Polypedates himalayensis, the Himalayan tree frog, is a species of tree frog found in north-eastern India.[2] It has been observed between 100 and 2000 meters above sea level.[1]

A typical frog found in moist deciduous forest. This frog also found in semi-urban, especially in cities with extensive gardens or plants. Formerly, it was considered as a subspecies of the Indian tree frog. It is associated with freshwater habitat.

This frog was once considered conspecific with Polypedates maculatus.[1]

Scientists believe this frog is not in danger of extinction because of its large range and tolerance to human-altered habitats.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2023). "Baram Whipping Frog: Polypedates himalayensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T165116649A166116956. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T165116649A166116956.en. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Frost, Darrel R. "Polypedates himalayensis (Annandale, 1912) | Amphibian Species of the World". research.amnh.org. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved 2020-01-22.