Frilled tree frog
Species of amphibian
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The frilled tree frog, rough-armed tree frog, or Southeast Asian tree frog (Kurixalus appendiculatus) is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae found in Brunei, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam[2] between 0 and 500 meters above sea level.[1]
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| Frilled tree frog | |
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| In Danum Valley Conservation Area, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Rhacophoridae |
| Genus: | Kurixalus |
| Species: | K. appendiculatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Kurixalus appendiculatus (Günther, 1858) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Polypedates appendiculatus Günther, 1858 | |
The frog has been found in primary and secondary forest habitats in swamps and near slow-flowing streams. Observers have seen them perched on shrubs. The tadpoles swim in stagnant water. These frogs are territorial and feed mostly on invertebrates.[1]
Scientists classify this frog as being at least concern of extinction because of its large range. However, that range is subject to deforestation associated with palm oil cultivation.[1]
