Temple tree frog
A species of Kurixalus Scientific name : Kurixalus idiootocus Genus : Kurixalus
Temple tree frog, A species of Kurixalus
Scientific name: Kurixalus idiootocus
Genus: Kurixalus
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Description
Kurixalus idiootocus is a small species of frog in the Rhacophoridae family. It is endemic to Taiwan and is commonly known as the temple tree frog. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes and irrigated land. It is listed as being of "Least Concern" by the IUCN although there may be some destruction of its habitat.
General Info
Lifespan
2-3 years
Diet
Temple tree frog primarily feasts on various insects, showing a distinct preference for small beetles and other arthropods. It employs its sticky, elongated tongue to capture its prey swiftly in the moist habitats it calls home.
Appearance
Temple tree frog is a small, diminutive frog with a delicate body shape and smooth skin. This species exhibits a remarkable green to brown coloration, often complemented by distinct black markings. Noticeably, males typically possess a dark throat, distinguishing them from their female counterparts. Temple tree frog's unique features include a prominent triangular projection between its eyes, giving it a distinctive look among frogs.
Behavior
Temple tree frog is a nocturnal tree-dwelling species with a solitary nature. Known for its unique breeding habit, it constructs a leaf-made nest where the female lays eggs, demonstrating an unusual parental care trait. Temple tree frog is best recognized for its unusual call, a behavioral adaptation for communicating and proclaiming territory in their densely vegetated environment.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Shrub frogs Genus
Kurixalus Species
Temple tree frog 
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