Chalcorana scutigera

Chalcorana scutigera is a species of "true frog" in the family Ranidae.[2] However, it is a poorly known species that might actually be synonymous with Polypedates leucomystax. It is endemic to Peninsular Thailand.[1][2] Common names Haut Sanuk frog and yellow trea frog have been coined for it.[2]

Chalcorana scutigera
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Ranidae
Genus: Chalcorana
Species:
C. scutigera
Binomial name
Chalcorana scutigera
(Andersson, 1916)
Synonyms[2]
  • Rana scutigera Andersson, 1916
  • Sylvirana scutigera (Andersson, 1916)
  • Hylarana scutigera (Andersson, 1916)

Description

Chalcorana scutigera was described based on a single specimen, the holotype, which is a male measuring 49 mm (1.9 in) in snout–vent length. The specimen was yellow when observed alive but turned paler when caught, with the yellow colour almost disappearing. The snout is rounded. The tympanum is very distinct. The fingers and toes are slender and bear well-developed discs; the toes are broadly webbed.[3]

Habitat and conservation

Habitat requirements of Chalcorana scutigera are unknown, but it presumably breeds in water.[1] The holotype was caught from a "cactus".[3] Threats to it are unknown, and it is also unknown whether it occurs in protected areas.[1]

References
  1. Ohler, Annemarie (2004). "Chalcorana scutigera (errata version published in 2016)". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T58712A89367956. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T58712A11828179.en. Retrieved 30 March 2019.{{cite iucn}}: error: |doi= / |page= mismatch (help)
  2. Frost, Darrel R. (2019). "Chalcorana scutigera (Andersson, 1916)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
  3. Taylor, Edward H. (1962). "The amphibian fauna of Thailand". University of Kansas Science Bulletin. 43: 265–599. doi:10.5962/bhl.part.13347. (Rana scutigera: p. 471–473).
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