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Polypedates pseudotilophus

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Polypedates pseudotilophus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Rhacophoridae
Genus: Polypedates
Species:
P. pseudotilophus
Binomial name
Polypedates pseudotilophus
Matsui, Hamidy & Kuraishi, 2014

Polypedates pseudotilophus is a species of frogs in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to Sumatra and Java in Indonesia, where it has been observed between 0 and 1000 meters above sea level.[2][3][1]

This frog lives in and near forests. It has been observed on coffee plantations but only those near forests. Scientists infer that the frog requires forest habitat. There is some sale of this frog in the pet trade, though the IUCN recommends that the Indonesian government set a quota of 700 frogs per annum.[1]

Scientists classify this frog as least concern of extinction because of its large range, presumed large population, and ability to live in disturbed habitats.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2018). "Katak-panjat Tanduk-semu: Polypedates pseudotilophus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T79102286A114926465. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T79102286A114926465.en. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  2. ^ Frost, Darrel R. "Polypedates pseudotilophus Matsui, Hamidy, and Kuraishi, 2014". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  3. ^ "Polypedates pseudotilophus Matsui, Hamidy, and Kuraishi, 2014". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  • Matsui M; Hamidy S; Kuraishi N (2014). "A new species of Polypedates from Sumatra, Indonesia (Ampnibia: Anura)". Species Diversity. 19: 1–7.