Biology:Heterixalus rutenbergi
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Short description: Species of amphibian
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hyperoliidae |
| Genus: | Heterixalus |
| Species: | H. rutenbergi
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| Binomial name | |
| Heterixalus rutenbergi (Boettger, 1881)
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Heterixalus rutenbergi is a species of frogs in the family Hyperoliidae endemic to Madagascar . Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, swamps, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, and arable land. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Description
Heterixalus rutenbergi averages 25 mm (0.98 in) in length. The dorsal surface of this frog is light green. It has five white bands bordered by dark brown stripes that run longitudinally along its back. On the sides of the limbs are two similar bands, and one along the feet. The ventral surface is cream-colored, and the undersides of limbs are orange.[2]
References
- ↑ IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2016). "Heterixalus rutenbergi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016: e.T56104A84160630. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T56104A84160630.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/56104/84160630. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ↑ "Pollywog.co.uk". http://www.pollywog.co.uk/component/content/article/36-care-sheets/203-rutenbergs-reed-frog-heterixalus-rutenbergi.html.
Wikidata ☰ Q613192 entry
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