The frilled tree frog, rough-armed tree frog, or Southeast Asian tree frog (Kurixalus appendiculatus) is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae found in Brunei, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam[2] between 0 and 500 meters above sea level.[1]
| Frilled tree frog | |
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| In Danum Valley Conservation Area, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Rhacophoridae |
| Genus: | Kurixalus |
| Species: | K. appendiculatus
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| Binomial name | |
| Kurixalus appendiculatus (Günther, 1858)
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| Synonyms | |
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Polypedates appendiculatus Günther, 1858 | |
The frog has been found in primary and secondary forest habitats in swamps and near slow-flowing streams. Observers have seen them perched on shrubs. The tadpoles swim in stagnant water. These frogs are territorial and feed mostly on invertebrates.[1]
The size of this frog is 30–37 mm (1.2–1.5 in) in males and 45–50 mm (1.8–2.0 in) in females.[3]
Scientists classify this frog as being at least concern of extinction because of its large range. However, that range is subject to deforestation associated with palm oil cultivation.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2022). "Phillippine Flying Frog: Kurixalus appendiculatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T178599110A58482876. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T178599110A58482876.en. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ a b Frost, Darrel R. (2013). "Kurixalus appendiculatus (Günther, 1858)". Amphibian Species of the World 5.6, an Online Reference. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
- ^ "Kurixalus (Rhacophorus) appendiculatus". Amphibians and Reptiles of Peninsular Malaysia. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
External links edit
- "Kurixalus (Rhacophorus) appendiculatus". Amphibians and Reptiles of Peninsular Malaysia.
- Sound recordings of Frilled tree frog at BioAcoustica
Gallery edit
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From Sambas, West Kalimantan -
Head close up -
Mimicking Hevea tree bark
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