Kaloula mediolineata
Kaloula mediolineata is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae. It is found in mainland Thailand, Laos, southwestern Vietnam (Dak Lak and Gia Lai), and possibly Cambodia.[1][2]
| Kaloula mediolineata | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Microhylidae |
| Genus: | Kaloula |
| Species: | K. mediolineata |
| Binomial name | |
| Kaloula mediolineata Smith, 1917 | |
| Synonyms | |
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Callula mediolineata Smith, 1917 | |
It is known mostly from areas originally covered with deciduous dipterocarp forest. It breeds in seasonal pools.[1]
Kaloula mediolineata is collected intensively for local consumption, including in northern Cambodia.[3] It is threatened by habitat loss and likely also by human consumption.[1]
References
- Peter Paul van Dijk, Tanya Chan-ard (2004). "Kaloula mediolineata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T57853A11694268. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T57853A11694268.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- Frost, Darrel R. (2015). "Kaloula mediolineata Smith, 1917". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
- An Investigation into Frog Consumption and Trade in Cambodia
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