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Polypedates Leucomystax
''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] [Amazon] |
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] [Amazon] |
Brown Tree Frog
The southern brown tree frog (''Litoria ewingii''), also known as the brown tree frog, whistling tree frog, or Ewing's tree frog, is a species of tree frog native to Australia: most of southern Victoria, eastern South Australia, southern New South Wales from about Ulladulla—although this species is reported to occur further north—and throughout Tasmania including the Bass Strait Islands, in which state it is the most frequently encountered frog. It has been introduced to New Zealand, where it can be locally abundant. Taxonomy The southern brown tree frog was described in 1841 by French naturalists André Duméril and Gabriel Bibron. Evolution ''L. ewingi'' is one of the classic examples of speciation by reinforcement. Future research into congener hybridisation and gene flow may find such occurring, and may find countervailing reinforcement mechanisms at work. Description This species reaches in length. It is pale to dark brown on the dorsal surface, with a broad darke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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] [Amazon] |
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] [Amazon] |
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] [Amazon] |
White-lipped Tree Frog
The white-lipped tree frog (''Nyctimystes infrafrenatus'') is a species of frog in the subfamily Pelodryadinae. It is the world's largest tree frog (the Cuban tree frog reaches a similar maximum size) and is found in Australia. Other common names include the New Guinea treefrog, giant tree frog, and Australian giant treefrog. Description The white-lipped tree frog reaches in length. Females are larger than males, and have thicker skin in correlation with the difference in body size. Its dorsal surface is usually bright green, although the colour changes depending on the temperature and background, and can be brown. The ventral surface is off-white. The lower lip has a distinctive white stripe (giving this species its name), which continues to the shoulder. The white stripes on the trailing edges of the lower leg may turn pink in the breeding male. The white-lipped tree frog has large toe pads, which aid it to climb. The toes are completely webbed, and the hands are partially ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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] [Amazon] |
Polypedates Insularis
''Polypedates insularis'' (Nicobarese tree frog) is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to India's Nicobar Islands: Great Nicobar, Little Nicobar, Pulo Milo, and others. It has been observed as high as 500 meters above sea level. This arboreal frog has been found in forests and on shrubs, but it can also live in gardens, farms, and houses. Scientists classify this frog as near threatened because of its limited range. There are plans for a port A port is a maritime facility comprising one or more wharves or loading areas, where ships load and discharge cargo and passengers. Although usually situated on a sea coast or estuary, ports can also be found far inland, such as Hamburg, Manch ... on Great Nicobar, and the IUCN Red List published an intent to change the frog's classification if those plans are carried out. References insularis Endemic fauna of the Nicobar Islands Frogs of India Amphibians described in 1995 Taxonomy articles created ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Polypedates Impresus
''Polypedates impresus'' is a species of frogs in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to Yunnan, China China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia. With population of China, a population exceeding 1.4 billion, it is the list of countries by population (United Nations), second-most populous country after ..., where it has been recorded in Pu'er. It is known from Yunnan (Puer, Lüchun, and Xishuangbanna) and Guangxi (Jingxi County). People have seen it between 600 and 1000 meters above sea level. This frog lives in thick hill grass in riparian habitats. Scientists classify this frog as in least concern of extinction because of its large range and presumed large population. References * Yang, 2008 : ''Amphibia''. ''in'' Yang & Rao, 2008 : ''Amphibia and Reptilia of Yunnan'', impresus Amphibians of China Frogs of Asia Amphibians described in 2008 {{Rhacophoridae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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] [Amazon] |
Polypedates Hecticus
''Polypedates hecticus'' is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to Samar, Philippines. Scientists think this might be the same species as ''Polypedates leucomystax ''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 ...''. References hecticus Amphibians of the Philippines Amphibians described in 1863 Taxa named by Wilhelm Peters Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Rhacophoridae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
