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Philautus gunungensis

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Philautus gunungensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Rhacophoridae
Genus: Philautus
Species:
P. gunungensis
Binomial name
Philautus gunungensis
Malkmus and Riede, 1996
Synonyms

Philautus aurantium gunungensis Malkmus and Riede, 1996

Philautus gunungensis is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to the Mount Kinabalu region, in Sabah (Malaysia), Borneo.[2]

Its natural habitat is tropical montane forest at around 1,400–1,500 m (4,600–4,900 ft) asl. There are no specific threats to it, and its known range is within the Kinabalu National Park. Nevertheless, its small range makes it vulnerable to stochastic events.[1]

Scientists have observed this frog's eggs and young inside the water in pitcher plants.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2018). "Philautus gunungensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T58851A123693686. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T58851A123693686.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2015). "Philautus gunungensis Malkmus and Riede, 1996". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 6 September 2015.