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Theloderma rhododiscus

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Theloderma rhododiscus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Rhacophoridae
Genus: Theloderma
Species:
T. rhododiscus
Binomial name
Theloderma rhododiscus
(Liu and Hu, 1962)
Synonyms

Philautus rhododiscus

Theloderma rhododiscus is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is found in China and Vietnam.[2][3][1]

This frog lives in evergreen forests and appears to be forest-dependent. It lays eggs in ponds, pools, and water-filled holes in trees or bamboo. This frog has been observed 830 and 1711 meters above sea level.[1]

The IUCN classifies this frog as least concern of extinction. What threat it faces is associated with agriculture and logging. The frog's range includes many well-managed protected parks.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2022). "Chinese bubble-nest frog: Theloderma rhododiscus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 3.1. p. e.T58894A63878833. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T58894A63878833.en. 58894. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  2. ^ Frost, Darrel R. "Theloderma rhododiscus (Liu and Hu, 1962)". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
  3. ^ "Theloderma rhododiscus (Liu and Hu, 1962)". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved May 19, 2023.