Mini Mossy Frog
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| Theloderma bicolor | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Rhacophoridae |
| Genus: | Theloderma |
| Species: | bicolor |
| Binomial name | |
| Theloderma bicolor | |
| (Bourret, 1937) | |
The Mini Mossy Frog (Theloderma bicolor) is a frog species in the Rhacophoridae family, also known as the Chapa Bug-Eyed Frog and Sapa Bug-eyed Frog, has been evaluated by the IUCN to be of Least Concern. T. bicolor was first described by Bourret in 1937 as Rhacophorus leprosus ssp. bicolor.[1]
Geographical Distribution[edit | edit source]
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Mini Mossy Frog Geographical Distribution
T. bicolor an be found in the Quang Tri Province in northwestern Vietnam northwards to central and southeastern Yunnan Province in China within elevation range of 1200m to 2042m above sea level.[2] It makes its home in the subtropical and tropical moist montane forests.[3]
Reproduction[edit | edit source]
Deforestation is negatively impacting the T. bicolor population as it is a phytotelm breeder with a inclination towards deep, water-filled holes within trees.[1]
Threats[edit | edit source]
- Habitat Loss
- Agriculture
- Hunting
- Logging
- Dams
- Water Management
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Chapa Bug-eyed Frog (Theloderma bicolor), IUCN Red List - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/59032/98359374#geographic-range
- ↑ Chapa Bug-Eyed Frog Theloderma bicolor, Map of Life - https://mol.org/species/map/Theloderma-bicolor
- ↑ Chapa Bug-eyed Frog Theloderma bicolor, iNaturalistUK - https://uk.inaturalist.org/taxa/26634-Theloderma-bicolor