Biology:Kaloula mediolineata

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Short description: Species of frog

Kaloula mediolineata
Kaloula mediolineata, Median-striped bullfrog - Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Microhylidae
Genus: Kaloula
Species:
K. mediolineata
Binomial name
Kaloula mediolineata
Smith, 1917
Synonyms

Callula mediolineata Smith, 1917

Kaloula mediolineata is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae. It is found in mainland Thailand, Laos, southwestern Vietnam (Dak Lak and Gia Lai), and possibly Cambodia.[1][2]

It is known mostly from areas originally covered with deciduous dipterocarp forest. It breeds in seasonal pools.[1]

Kaloula mediolineata is collected intensively for local consumption, including in northern Cambodia.[3] It is threatened by habitat loss and likely also by human consumption.[1]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q693440 entry