Kaloula mediolineata

Kaloula mediolineata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Microhylidae
Genus: Kaloula
Species: K. mediolineata
Binomial name
Kaloula mediolineata
Smith, 1917
Synonyms

Callula mediolineata Smith, 1917

Kaloula mediolineata is a species of frog in the Microhylidae family. It is found in mainland Thailand, Laos, southwestern Vietnam, and possibly Cambodia.[1][2] 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, which is a threat for the species. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 van Dijk, P.P. & Chan-ard, T. (2010). "Kaloula mediolineata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2015.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
  2. 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.
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