Mini Mossy Frog

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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

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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.

Reproduction

Deforestation is negatively impacting the T. bicolor population as it normally breeds in trees.[1]

Threats

  • Habitat Loss
  • Agriculture
  • Hunting
  • Logging
  • Dams
  • Water Management

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Chapa Bug-eyed Frog (Theloderma bicolor), IUCN Red List - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/59032/98359374#geographic-range
  2. Chapa Bug-Eyed Frog Theloderma bicolor, Map of Life - https://mol.org/species/map/Theloderma-bicolor