Biology:Heterixalus rutenbergi

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Short description: Species of amphibian

Heterixalus rutenbergi
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Hyperoliidae
Genus: Heterixalus
Species:
H. rutenbergi
Binomial name
Heterixalus rutenbergi
(Boettger, 1881)

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

Wikidata ☰ Q613192 entry