Limnonectes nitidus

Limnonectes nitidus (common name: Tanah Rata wart frog) is a species of frog in the family Dicroglossidae. It is endemic to Peninsular Malaysia where it is only known from the Cameron Highlands and Fraser's Hill, both in Pahang state.[2]

Limnonectes nitidus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Dicroglossidae
Genus: Limnonectes
Species:
L. nitidus
Binomial name
Limnonectes nitidus
(Smedley, 1932)
Synonyms

Rana nitida Smedley, 1932

Limnonectes nitidus inhabits montane rainforests. These frogs congregate and breed in permanently wet seepage areas.[1]

Limnonectes nitidus has a small range, and its habitat is threatened by habitat loss caused by development for agriculture and tourism.[1]

References

  1. Tzi Ming, L.; , Yaakob, N. (2004). "Limnonectes nitidus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T58361A11760923. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T58361A11760923.en.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Limnonectes tweediei (Smith, 1935)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 13 April 2014.


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