Philautus amoenus is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to northern Borneo and known from Mount Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. It has been observed between 900 and 3000 meters above sea level.[1][2]

Philautus amoenus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Rhacophoridae
Genus: Philautus
Species:
P. amoenus
Binomial name
Philautus amoenus
Smith, 1931

Its natural habitats are submontane and montane forests. No direct threats to it have been identified, but its limited range makes it vulnerable to stochastic events.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2018). "Philautus amoenus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T58814A123693233. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T58814A123693233.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2015). "Philautus amoenus Smith, 1931". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 22 August 2015.

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