Theloderma stellatum

Theloderma stellatum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Rhacophoridae
Genus: Theloderma
Species: T. stellatum
Binomial name
Theloderma stellatum
Taylor, 1962

Theloderma stellatum is a species of frog in the Rhacophoridae family. It is found in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.[2] Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and plantations. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1] This species deposits eggs in rain water collected in small tree holes; the tadpoles feed on the organic matter aggregated in a tannin-rich rain water. Notches aiming resin collection increase carrying capacity of the frogs providing additional breeding sites.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 van Dijk, P.P. & Chan-ard, T. (2004). "Theloderma stellatum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
  2. Frost, Darrel R. (2013). "Theloderma stellatum Taylor, 1962". Amphibian Species of the World 5.6, an Online Reference. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
  3. Tarkhnishvili, D.N., 1994. Amphibian communities of the Southern Viet Nam: Preliminary data. - Journal of Bengal Natural History Society, New Series. 13(1): 3-62
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