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 1,100โ€“1,905 m (3,609โ€“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 (5โ€“8) on top of leaf surfaces. Males may guard the eggs.[1]

Gracixalus supercornutus
Scientific classification Edit this 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]

Philautus supercornutus Orlov, Ho, and Nguyen, 2004
Aquixalus 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.


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