Serrate-legged small treefrog
A species of Kurixalus Scientific name : Kurixalus odontotarsus Genus : Kurixalus
Serrate-legged small treefrog, A species of Kurixalus
Scientific name: Kurixalus odontotarsus
Genus: Kurixalus
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Description
Kurixalus odontotarsus (serrate-legged small treefrog) is a species of frog in the Rhacophoridae family. It is found in southern China, Vietnam, Laos, and possibly Myanmar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, intermittent freshwater marshes, heavily degraded former forest, and canals and ditches. It is threatened by habitat loss.
General Info
Lifespan
6-8 years
Diet
Serrate-legged small treefrog's diet primarily consists of small invertebrates and arthropods. They exhibit a preference for various insect species, including ants, spiders, and beetles, which make up a significant portion of their sustenance.
Appearance
Serrate-legged small treefrog is a small to medium-sized frog with a slender body and a rough, warty skin. It is primarily dark brown, but has distinctive bright green patches on its dorsum and legs, and a white belly. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism, with males possessing a unique pair of serrated jawbones, which is absent in females.
Behavior
Serrate-legged small treefrog is a nocturnal tree-dwelling frog with remarkable vocal abilities, generating a chorus in night hours. The species demonstrates solitary behaviour, only interacting with others in their breeding season. The males are territorial and employ distinctive calls to deter rivals, protecting their canopy domains. Their breeding behavior, characterized by oviposition in tree hollows, has adapted to weather variations within their primary habitat, the rainforest.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Shrub frogs Genus
Kurixalus Species
Serrate-legged small treefrog 
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