Philautus gunungensis is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to the Mount Kinabalu region, in Sabah (Malaysia), Borneo.[2]
Philautus gunungensis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Rhacophoridae |
Genus: | Philautus |
Species: | P. gunungensis
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Binomial name | |
Philautus gunungensis Malkmus and Riede, 1996
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Synonyms | |
Philautus aurantium gunungensis Malkmus and Riede, 1996 |
Its natural habitat is tropical montane forest at around 1,400–1,500 m (4,600–4,900 ft) asl. There are no specific threats to it, and its known range is within the Kinabalu National Park. Nevertheless, its small range makes it vulnerable to stochastic events.[1]
Scientists have observed this frog's eggs and young inside the water in pitcher plants.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2018). "Philautus gunungensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T58851A123693686. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T58851A123693686.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2015). "Philautus gunungensis Malkmus and Riede, 1996". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 6 September 2015.