Common Chinese tree frog explained

The common Chinese tree frog (Hyla chinensis), also known under common names common Chinese treetoad and Chinese tree toad, is a species of frog in the family Hylidae found in southeastern and eastern China and in Taiwan. There is also one record from Vietnam but it is uncertain whether it really represents this species or Hyla annectans.[1]

H. chinensis is a small frog, 25mm33mm in snout–vent length, inhabiting trees and shrubs in forests, but also living in agricultural landscapes (cultivated rice fields, ponds, and corn bushes).[2]

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified H. chinensis as of "least concern", but it can suffer from habitat loss.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hyla chinensis Günther, 1858 . Frost, Darrel R. . 2013 . Amphibian Species of the World 5.6, an Online Reference . American Museum of Natural History . 16 October 2013.
  2. Web site: Hyla chinensis . Jesse Lou . Kellie Whittaker . AmphibiaWeb: Information on amphibian biology and conservation . 27 July 2012.