Zhangixalus puerensis is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to China, where it is only known from Banshan (半山), Pu'er City, Yunnan.[1]

Zhangixalus puerensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Rhacophoridae
Genus: Zhangixalus
Species:
Z. puerensis
Binomial name
Zhangixalus puerensis
(He, 1999)
Synonyms
  • Polypedates puerensis He, 1999
  • Rhacophorus puerensis (He, 1999)

This frog has been observed in swampy meadows between 1400 and 2500 meters above sea level and in forests with trees in the families Juncus and Cyperaceae. The female frog makes a foam nest on grass near bodies of stagnant water, in which the tadpoles are presumed to develop.[1]

Scientists used to consider this frog conspecific with Rhacophorus dugritei but reconsidered in 2011.[1]

The IUCN classifies this frog as least concern of extinction because of its large range, which includes several protected parks, such as Gaoligongshan Nature Reserve, Wuliangshan Nature Reserve, and Ailaoshan Nature Reserve.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2023). "Puer Tree Frog: Zhangixalus puerensis". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 3.1. p. e.T58964A48442125. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T58964A48442125.en. 58964. Retrieved May 10, 2024.