Liuixalus shiwandashan explained

Liuixalus shiwandashan is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to China. It has been observed in exactly one place: Mount Shiwanda in Guanxi Province, 937 meters above sea level.^[1]

Habitat

This frog lives in forest habitats and breeds by larval development in water-filled holes and seepage areas in the forest floor.

Status and threats

The IUCN classifies this frog as data deficient and notes that tourism in Shiwandashan National Park may disturb the frog's breeding habitats.

Original publication

• Li. Mo. Jiang. Xie . Jiang . Qin S. Mo Y. Jiang K. Cai B. Xie F. Jiang J. 10 . 2015. Two New Species of Liuixalus (Rhacophoridae, Anura): Evidence from Morphological and Molecular Analyses. . PLOS ONE . 10. 8 . e0136134 . 10.1371/journal.pone.0136134. 26305377. 4548945. free.

Notes and References

1. 十万大山刘树娃: Liuixalus shiwandashan. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. e.T89186612A122177580. 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T89186612A122177580.en. 89186612. 2020. IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group. June 12, 2023. 3.1. free.