Gracixalus supercornutus
Gracixalus supercornutus, also known as the tiny bubble-nest frog, is a species of shrub frog, family Rhacophoridae. It is found in central Vietnam and southern Laos.[1][2] It is found in montane evergreen forests at elevations of 1,100–1,905 m (3,609–6,250 ft) above sea level. Individuals have been observed on leaves and branches of low-lying vegetation above shallow, non-flowing water bodies, typically near streams but also in a large swamp. Females deposit small clutches of eggs (5–8) on top of leaf surfaces. Males may guard the eggs.[1]
| Gracixalus supercornutus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Rhacophoridae |
| Genus: | Gracixalus |
| Species: | G. supercornutus |
| Binomial name | |
| Gracixalus supercornutus (Orlov, Ho, and Nguyen, 2004) | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Philautus supercornutus Orlov, Ho, and Nguyen, 2004 | |
Gracixalus supercornutus is threatened by habitat loss caused by expanding human settlements, shifting and small scale agriculture, logging, and roads. It occurs in several protected areas.[1]
References
- IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2016). "Gracixalus supercornutus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T61890A47152824. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T61890A47152824.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- Frost, Darrel R. (2019). "Gracixalus supercornutus (Orlov, Ho, and Nguyen, 2004)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 4 June 2019.