Limnonectes nitidus
| Limnonectes nitidus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Dicroglossidae |
| Genus: | Limnonectes |
| Species: | L. nitidus |
| Binomial name | |
| Limnonectes nitidus (Smedley, 1932) | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Rana nitida Smedley, 1932 | |
Limnonectes nitidus (common name: Tanah Rata wart frog) is a species of frog in the Dicroglossidae family. It is endemic to Peninsular Malaysia where it is only known from the Cameron Highlands and Fraser's Hill, both in Pahang state.[2]
Limnonectes nitidus inhabits montane rainforests. These frogs congregate and breed in permanently wet seepage areas.[1]
Limnonectes nitidus has a small range, and its habitat is threatened by habitat loss caused by development for agriculture and tourism.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Tzi Ming, L. &, Yaakob, N. (2004). "Limnonectes nitidus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
- ↑ Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Limnonectes tweediei (Smith, 1935)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
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