Kurixalus idiootocus
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Rhacophoridae |
Genus: | Kurixalus |
Species: | K. idiootocus
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Binomial name | |
Kurixalus idiootocus (Kuramoto & Wang, 1987)[2]
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Kurixalus idiootocus is a small species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is
Description
Kurixalus idiootocus is a small tree frog measuring 24 to 43 millimetres (0.94 to 1.69 in) in length with the females usually being larger than the males. The head is broad with a triangular, pointed snout. This frog is some shade of pale or medium brown with a dark-coloured stripe running along the spine. The sides of the head and body are marbled with dark brown patches and spots and there is often a large, deep brown hourglass-shaped pattern on the central back. The upper side of the head bears tubercles and the skin is granulated. There are flattened discs on the fingers and toes, and some webbing, especially on the hind feet.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Kurixalus idiootocus is widespread in Taiwan at altitudes of up to 750 metres (2,460 ft) above sea level. It is typically found near still sheets of water, in paddy fields, damp grassland or shrubby areas.[3]
Life cycle
The breeding season of Kurixalus idiootocus lasts from March to June. Male frogs aggregate in suitable locations and call from the ground or low shrubs and are aggressive with one another. The advertisement call consists of a series of bird-like trills lasting several seconds, repeated periodically. Unusually, the egg masses containing about 180 eggs are deposited on land in close proximity to water; in reference to this, the specific epithet is derived from the Ancient Greek “idios,” or "peculiar", and "ootocos," or "egg-laying", according to the describers Kuramoto and Wang. The eggs have two jelly-like coatings, the outer one being tough and non-sticky. They are laid in depressions in the ground, under stones, in crevices or holes and are sometimes covered with dead leaves. Hatching does not take place until heavy rainfall occurs and the depression fills up or the
Status
In its
References
- . Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ a b Lue Kuangyang, Chou Wenhao (2004-04-30). "Kurixalus idiootocus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004-04-30. Retrieved 2013-08-26.
- ^ a b c d Mingna Zhuang (2010-06-29). "Kurixalus idiootocus". AmphibiaWeb. Retrieved 2013-08-26.