Polypedates insularis
Polypedates insularis (Nicobarese tree frog) is a species of frogs in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to Great Nicobar Island, India.
| Nicobarese tree frog | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Rhacophoridae |
| Genus: | Polypedates |
| Species: | P. insularis |
| Binomial name | |
| Polypedates insularis Das, 1995 | |
Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests and intermittent freshwater marshes. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
- Das, I., Dutta, S., Vijayakumar, S.P. & Daniels, (2004). Polypedates insularis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 July 2007.
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