Chirixalus cherrapunjiae explained

Chirixalus cherrapunjiae, with the common names Cherrapunji bubble-nest frog or Cherrapunji bush frog, is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to north-eastern India.

Taxonomy and systematics

This species was originally placed in the genus Philautus and later moved to Chirixalus because it was described as having free-living tadpoles. For a time, Chirixalus was recognized as synonymous with Chiromantis but is now recognized as a separate genus.[1]

Distribution and habitat

It is endemic to Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh states of north-eastern India. There is little information on habitat and ecological requirements of this species.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chirixalus cherrapunjiae (Roonwal and Kripalani, 1966) Amphibian Species of the World. amphibiansoftheworld.amnh.org. 2020-05-14.