Gracixalus jinggangensis
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Rhacophoridae |
| Genus: | Gracixalus |
| Species: | G. jinggangensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Gracixalus jinggangensis Zeng, Zhao, Chen, Chen, Zhang, and Wang, 2017
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Gracixalus jinggangensis, the Jinggang tree frog, is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to China, where it has been observed on Mount Jinggan in Jiangxi Province.[2][3][1]
The adult male frog measures about 27.9-33.8 mm in snout-vent length and a single female specimen was found to measure 31.6 mm. The skin of the frog's back, head, and the upper sides of the limbs has noticeable tubercles. The is a mark in the shape of the letter Y that goes from the intraorbital region to the middle of the back.[4]
This frog lives in montaine bamboo forests between 1100 and 1340 meters above sea level. This frog has shown very little tolerance to habitat disturbance. The female frog lays eggs in water-containing holes in bamboo plants.[1]
Scientists classify this frog as critically endangered because of its small range, which is subject to disturbance, such as the collection of bamboo for human use. Scientists believe that some harvesting might not endanger this frog further if carefully managed. This frog's range includes at least one protected park: Taoyuandong National Nature Reserve.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2022). "Jinggang Tree Frog: Gracixalus jinggangensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T145404746A149708576. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T145404746A149708576.en. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. "Gracixalus jinggangensis Zeng, Zhao, Chen, Chen, Zhang, and Wang, 2017". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ "Gracixalus jinggangensis Zeng, Zhao, Chen, Chen, Zhang, and Wang, 2017". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ Zeng Z-C; Zhao J; Chen C-Q; Chen G-L; Zhang Z; Wang Y-Y (2017). "A new species of the genus Gracixalus (Amphibia: Anura: Rhacophoridae) from Mount Jinggang, southeastern China". Zootaxa (Abstract). 4250 (2): 171–185. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.4250.2.3. PMID 28610025. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
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