Limnonectes nitidus | |
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Conservation status
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Endangered (IUCN 3.1)[1] | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Dicroglossidae |
Genus: | Limnonectes |
Species: | L. nitidus
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Binomial name | |
Limnonectes nitidus (Smedley, 1932)
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Synonyms | |
Rana nitida Smedley, 1932 |
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 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]