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Polypedates assamensis

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Polypedates assamensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Rhacophoridae
Genus: Polypedates
Species:
P. assamensis
Binomial name
Polypedates assamensis
Mathew & Sen, 2009

Polypedates assamensis is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to Dhemaji District, Assam, India.[2][3] It has been observed between 100 and 585 meters above sea level, exclusively in forests. It has been found on shrubs near pools, in which the larvae develop.[1]

This frog is classified as at least concern of extinction because of its large range.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2022). "Assam Whipping Frog: Polypedates assamensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T202901A2757715. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T202901A2757715.en. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  2. ^ Frost, Darrel R. "Polypedates assamensis Mathew and Sen, 2009". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  3. ^ "Polypedates assamensis Mathew and Sen, 2009". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  • Mathew & Sen, 2009 : Studies on little known amphibian species of north east India. Records of the Zoological Survey of India, Occasional Paper, no. 293, p. 1-64.