Polypedates himalayensis
Species of amphibian
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Polypedates himalayensis, the Himalayan tree frog, is a species of tree frog found in north-eastern India.[2] It has been observed between 100 and 2000 meters above sea level.[1]
| Polypedates himalayensis | |
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| In Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Rhacophoridae |
| Genus: | Polypedates |
| Species: | P. himalayensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Polypedates himalayensis (Annandale, 1912) | |
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A typical frog found in moist deciduous forest. This frog also found in semi-urban, especially in cities with extensive gardens or plants. Formerly, it was considered as a subspecies of the Indian tree frog. It is associated with freshwater habitat.
This frog was once considered conspecific with Polypedates maculatus.[1]
Scientists believe this frog is not in danger of extinction because of its large range and tolerance to human-altered habitats.[1]