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Polypedates
''Polypedates'' is a genus of frogs in the family (biology), family Rhacophoridae, the shrub frogs and Paleotropic tree frogs. They belong to subfamily Rhacophorinae. Members of this genus are collectively known as whipping frogs. They occur in eastern and southern Asia. The delimitation of ''Polypedates'' versus the related ''Rhacophorus'' has been difficult. In former times, the present genus was often entirely included in ''Rhacophorus''. However, molecular phylogenetics, molecular phylogenetic studies support the recognition of both genera. ''Polypedates'' + ''Taruga (frog), Taruga'' are considered to be the sister taxon of ''Feihyla'' + ''Rhacophorus''. Species The following species are recognised in the genus ''Polypedates'', with new species still being described on a regular basis: * ''Polypedates assamensis'' Mathew & Sen, 2009 * ''Polypedates bengalensis'' Purkayastha et al., 2019 * ''Polypedates braueri'' (Vogt, 1911) – White-lipped treefrog or Java treefrog * ''P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polypedates Macrotis
''Polypedates macrotis'', commonly known as the dark-eared treefrog, as well as the Bongao tree frog, Bongao bubble-nest frog, Baram whipping frog, or brown-striped tree frog, is a species of tree frog (a "true" frog) in the family Rhacophoridae. This species is found on the Malay Peninsula and Southern Thailand, Sumatra and Java (Indonesia), Borneo (including Brunei) and parts of the Philippines, in addition to several smaller islands within the Coral Triangle ecoregion. ''Bongao'', from the common name "Bongao tree frog", is in reference to Bongao Island, the type locality of ''Philautus montanus''—now synonymized with ''Polypedates macrotis''. Additionally, "Baram whipping frog" is referencing ''Baram'', a district in Sarawak, East Malaysia (Borneo), and is also the name of the type locality of ''P''. ''macrotis''. Description Male ''Polypedates macrotis'' grow to a snout–vent length of about and females to . Tadpoles are up to in length. Dorsum is brown with a darker ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polypedates Maculatus
''Polypedates maculatus'', the Indian tree frog, or Chunam tree frog, is a common species of tree frog found in South Asia. It was described by John Edward Gray in 1830. Although now considered as a separate species again, for a time, the Himalayan tree frog was considered as a subspecies of the Indian tree frog (as ''P. m. himalayensis''). ''Polypedates leucomystax'', a very similar species, was formerly included in ''P. maculatus''. Description These frogs measure about 7–8 cm in body length. They are mostly brownish, yellowish, greyish, or whitish above, with darker spots or markings, rarely with an hourglass-shaped figure on the back of the head and the front of the back. The loreal and temporal regions are dark; there is a light line on the upper lip. The hind side of the thighs has round, yellow spots, which are usually separated by a dark-brown or purplish network. The skin is smooth above, and granulated on the belly and under the thighs; a fold extends fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polypedates Colletti
''Polypedates colletti'' (Collett's tree frog, Collett's treefrog, Collett's whipping frog or black-spotted tree frog) is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is found in the Malay Peninsula (Thailand and Malaysia), southern Vietnam, Borneo, Sumatra, and islands of the South China Sea (including Natuna Islands). Etymology The specific name ''colletti'' honours Robert Collett, Norwegian zoologist. Description Males can reach and females in snout–vent length. The snout is conspicuously acute. The tympanum is distinct. The dorsum is usually brownish or grayish, and most individuals have an hour-glass pattern in their back. The belly is whitish-cream. The throat may have dark vermiculations. The limbs have darkish cross-bars. The tadpoles grow to in total length and have a marbled pattern on head, trunk, and tail. Habitat and conservation ''Polypedates colletti'' inhabits lowland marshy evergreen rainforest areas, including mildly disturbed, selectively logged ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polypedates Bengalensis
''Polypedates bengalensis'', the brown blotched Bengal tree frog, is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to West Bengal, India. It has been observed between 7 and 13 meters above sea level. Etymology The specific name, ''bengalensis'', is a reference to the type locality of the species located in the state of West Bengal, India. Distribution The species, native to eastern India, was first described from Khordanahala, South 24 Parganas and Badu, North 24 Parganas in West Bengal. A while after the species was recorded, it was also reported in Odisha, India and southwestern Bangladesh Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by population, eighth-most populous country in the world and among the List of countries and dependencies by .... Description The frog is mid-sized; males are 4.8–5.4 cm in length, and females about 7.2 cm. It is yellowi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polypedates Braueri
''Polypedates braueri'' is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It's native range includes tropical and subtropical China, Taiwan, and large parts of Southeast Asia. It has also been introduced to Guam Guam ( ; ) is an island that is an Territories of the United States, organized, unincorporated territory of the United States in the Micronesia subregion of the western Pacific Ocean. Guam's capital is Hagåtña, Guam, Hagåtña, and the most .... It has been observed between 0 and 2200 meters above sea level. This frog has been found forests, bamboo groves, and orchards. The female frog builds a foam on a plant overhanging a pool of water and lays 400-500 eggs at a time. When the eggs hatch, the tadpoles fall into the water below. These frogs can lay eggs over many types of water, but they seem to prefer dense vegetation and shallow water. Scientists do not consider this frog in danger of extinction because of its large range and presumed large population. The lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polypedates Iskandari
''Polypedates iskandari'' is a species of frogs in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia. It belongs to the ''Polypedates leucomystax'' species complex; it was split from ''Polypedates leucomystax'' in 2011 based on a morphometric analysis. This split has been challenged because male vocalizations between specimens from Sulawesi and Java show only minor differences and because genetic differences (as shown by Brown and colleagues) are low. Etymology The specific name ''iskandari'' honours Djoko Iskandar, an Indonesian zoologist and herpetologist. Description The holotype is an adult male measuring in snout–vent length. The head is elongated and moderately wide, about as wide as the body. The tympanum and the supra-tympanic fold are distinct. Fingers bear truncate or spatulate discs. The toes are webbed. ''Polypedates iskandari'' have lighter coloration than ''Polypedates leucomystax'' and show only faintly visible dorsal stripes. Habitat The holoty ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polypedates Megacephalus
''Polypedates megacephalus'', the Hong Kong whipping frog or spot-legged tree frog, is a species in the shrub frog family (Rhacophoridae). In its native range, it is also called " brown tree frog", but this name is otherwise applied to a species of the true tree frog family (Hylidae). Distribution and ecology This species is native in central, southern and southwestern China (including Hong Kong and Hainan) and Indo-China peninsula. It is closely related to ''Polypedates leucomystax'' and was formerly included in ''P. leucomystex'' species complex, along with '' P. mutus'' and ''P''. ''braueri''. Previously, ''P. megacephalus'' was thought to distribute above the Red River of Vietnam and in Northeast India, while ''P. leucomystex'' was generally found south of the Red River and in western Yunnan. However, recent genetic studies revealed that the natural barriers between these species are the Isthmus of Kra and the Tenasserim Range, where ''P. megacephalus'' can be found abov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polypedates Discantus
''Polypedates discantus'', the Malayan slender tree frog or Malayan whipping frog, is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to Thailand and Malaysia, where it has been observed between 61 and 206 meters above sea level. This frog's living and reproductive habits are not entirely clear, but it has been observed in dense grasses near temporary ponds and perched on vegetation .3 to 1.5 meters above those ponds. Scientists believe the female frog may lay eggs on these plants such that the tadpoles fall into the water, as other frogs in ''Polypedates'' do. The adult frog's skin is not co-ossified to the skull. The adult male frog makes four different advertisement calls. Scientists classify this frog as at least concern of dying out because, but they acknowledge deforestation for the purpose of palm oil plantations as a threat. There are some records of this frog being sold as a pet or for human consumption, but given that it has been considered conspecific wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polypedates Himalayensis
''Polypedates himalayensis'', the Himalayan tree frog, is a species of tree frog found in north-eastern India. It has been observed between 100 and 2000 meters above sea level. A typical frog found in moist deciduous forest. This frog also found in semi-urban, especially in cities with extensive gardens or plants. Formerly, it was considered as a subspecies of the Indian tree frog. It is associated with freshwater habitat. This frog was once considered conspecific with ''Polypedates maculatus ''Polypedates maculatus'', the Indian tree frog, or Chunam tree frog, is a common species of tree frog found in South Asia. It was described by John Edward Gray in 1830. Although now considered as a separate species again, for a time, the Hima ...''. Scientists believe this frog is not in danger of extinction because of its large range and tolerance to human-altered habitats. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q85793892 himalayensis Frogs of India Amphibians described in 1998 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polypedates Cruciger
''Polypedates cruciger'' (commonly known as the Sri Lanka whipping frog or common hour-glass tree-frog) is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae endemic to Sri Lanka. It has been osbserved as high as 1600 meters above sea level. This frog can tolerate different habitats, including secondary forest, banana farms, gardens, and buildings. Scientists have not seen this frog in primary forest An old-growth forest or primary forest is a forest that has developed over a long period of time without Disturbance (ecology), disturbance. Due to this, old-growth forests exhibit unique ecological features. The Food and Agriculture Organizati .... Scientists say this frog is not in danger of dying out because of its large range and tolerance to altered habitat. Scientists used to think frog was conspecific with '' Polypedates pseudocruciger'', which lives in India's Western Ghat mountains. References Frogs of Sri Lanka cruciger Amphibians described in 1852 Taxa named b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polypedates Mutus
''Polypedates mutus'' (common names: northern treefrog, Burmese whipping frog, and vocal sacless treefrog) is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is found in southern and southwestern China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. However, it may actually represent two different species. It is not known which one of these is the "true" ''Polypedates mutus'' as specimens from the type locality in northern Myanmar have not been analysed. Its natural habitats are forests and the surrounding areas. It breeds in standing water (e.g., pools, ponds, marshes, and paddy fields). It is suffering from habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss or habitat reduction) occurs when a natural habitat is no longer able to support its native species. The organisms once living there have either moved elsewhere, or are dead, leading to a decrease .... References mutus Amphibians of China Amphibians of Laos Amphibians of Myanmar Amphibians of Thailand Amph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
