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Kurixalus banaensis

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Kurixalus banaensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Rhacophoridae
Genus: Kurixalus
Species:
K. banaensis
Binomial name
Kurixalus banaensis
(Bourret, 1939)
Synonyms

Philautus banaensis Bourret, 1939

Kurixalus banaensis (Bana bubble-nest frog) is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to Vietnam,[2] where it has been observed between 109 and 1510 meters above sea level.[1]

This frog is known from evergreen forests and has not been observed outside forest habitats. Scientists presume this frog breeds in stagnant water, like other frogs in Kurixalus.[1]

Scientists classify this frog at least concern of its extinction because of its large range, which includes protected parks, such as Bach Ma National Park, Song Thanh Nature Reserve, and Bac Huong Hoa Nature Reserve. However, deforestation, particularly in favor of agriculture, does pose some threat.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2022). "Kurixalus banaensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T58821A172186988. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
  2. ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2013). "Kurixalus banaensis (Bourret, 1939)". Amphibian Species of the World 5.6, an Online Reference. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 10 September 2013.