Jerdon's tree frog
A species of Wastebasket Scientific name : Hyla annectans Genus : Wastebasket
Jerdon's tree frog, A species of Wastebasket
Scientific name: Hyla annectans
Genus: Wastebasket
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Description
Jerdon's tree frog (Hyla annectans) is a species of tree frog found in southwestern and central China, northeast India (Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland), northern Myanmar, extreme northern Thailand, and Viet Nam. It probably occurs more widely than current records suggest in Southeast Asia, especially in areas between known sites. It is known from elevations between 600 and 2500Â m above sea level.
General Info
Lifespan
5-6 years
Diet
Jerdon's tree frog primarily subsists on a diet of small invertebrates, particularly insects. Their preferred food sources include moths, spiders, and beetles, displaying an insectivorous feeding pattern.
Appearance
Jerdon's tree frog is a small-sized amphibian with a slender, elongated body. Its smooth skin showcases a range of colors, primarily greenish-brown but may feature darker spots or streaks. It has large, prominent eyes and a pointed snout. Notably, it possesses long, powerful hind legs with disc-shaped toe tips, tailor-made for gripping and climbing. No significant visual differences occur due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Jerdon's tree frog is a predominantly nocturnal species, displaying a sophisticated pattern of vocalization for communication and mating rituals. They thrive in trees, exhibiting adept climbing skills and have a diet that consists majorly of insects. Solitary for most part, territorial disputes among males are typically resolved through vocal confrontations.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Tree frogs and their allies Genus
Wastebasket Species
Jerdon's tree frog 
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