Microhyla pulchra

Microhyla pulchra
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Microhylidae
Subfamily: Microhylinae
Genus: Microhyla
Species: M. pulchra
Binomial name
Microhyla pulchra
(Hallowell, 1861)
Synonyms

Engystoma pulchrum Hallowell, 1861
Microhyla hainanensis Barbour, 1908
Microhyla melli Vogt, 1914
Microhyla major Ahl, 1930

Microhyla pulchra is a species of narrow-mouthed frog found in northeastern India, southern China, and Southeast Asia south to at least Thailand but possibly as far south as Malaysia and Singapore.[2] It has many common names, including beautiful pygmy frog, Guangdong rice frog, and marbled pygmy frog.[2] Microhyla pulchra is a common species in suitable habitat, but it is not often seen because it is cryptic and seasonal. It typically occurs near forest edges. It is eaten in Laos.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 van Dijk, P.P.; Stuart, B.; Zhao Ermi & Geng Baorong (2009). "Microhyla pulchra". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
  2. 1 2 Frost, Darrel R. (2013). "Microhyla pulchra (Hallowell, 1861)". Amphibian Species of the World 5.6, an Online Reference. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 16 June 2013.


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