Gracixalus nonggangensis
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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. nonggangensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Gracixalus nonggangensis Mo, Zhang, Luo, Zhou & Chen, 2013[2]
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Gracixalus nonggangensis is a
Cao Bang Province
in northern Vietnam.
Taxonomy and systematics
A population previously thought to be a separate species, as Gracixalus waza, was described from the
Ha Lang District in northern Vietnam. This population was named for the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), to acknowledge their support of amphibian research and conservation in Vietnam[4] and the common name Waza treefrog was suggested for it.[4][5] As of 2020, scientists consider it a synonym of Gracixalus nonggangensis,[1] and it was renamed Orixalus waza in 2021.[3]
Description
Gracixalus nonggangensis is a medium-sized species compared to others in its genus. Adult males measure 27–35 mm (1.1–1.4 in) in snout–vent length and females 34–38 mm (1.3–1.5 in).dorsum. The limbs have some dark brown bands. The throat and chest are white with dark brown marbling, whereas the belly is immaculate white.[4]
Habitat and conservation
In Vietnam, Gracixalus nonggangensis seems to be associated with
above sea level. The records are some distance away from water (minimum distance about 200 m (660 ft)). The call was not heard during the periods surveys. Animals are active by night. Most individuals were found low on trees some 0.2–0.5 m (1–2 ft) above the ground, but two individuals were found on a limestone cliff inside a cave. Several other karst species have been found in the same area, including the gecko Goniurosaurus luii and the snake Elaphe moellendorffi.[4]
References
- ^ . Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ S2CID 12976992. Archived from the original(PDF) on 2019-02-24.
- ^ a b Frost, Darrel R. (2020). "Gracixalus nonggangensis Mo, Zhang, Luo, Zhou, and Chen, 2013". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- ^ S2CID 9374742.
- ^ "Gracixalus waza Waza Treefrog, Waza Ruderfrosch, Nhai cay wa-za". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. 2018. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
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