Namdapha bush frog
A species of Flying frogs Scientific name : Rhacophorus rhodopus Genus : Flying frogs
Namdapha bush frog, A species of Flying frogs
Scientific name: Rhacophorus rhodopus
Genus: Flying frogs
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Description
Rhacophorus rhodopus is a species of frog in the moss frog family (Rhacophoridae). It occurs in southeastern Asia, from India to southern China, and south to Malaysia. Previously unknown from Laos, it has now been found in Phongsali Province and at Luang Prabang. Its taxonomy is disputed.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Namdapha bush frog typically subsists on a diet of small arthropods and insects, with a marked preference for spiders. Opportunistic feeders, they seize unsuspecting prey amid dense tree canopies, using their sticky, elongated tongues.
Appearance
Namdapha bush frog is a petite-sized tree frog with a sleek body covered in smooth skin. Its dominant coloration is varying hues of bright green to muted brown, depending on the surroundings. This frog's most striking feature is its webbed feet, which are expandable and adapted for gliding. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Namdapha bush frog is known for its arboreal behavior, spending most of its time in trees. It showcases a unique reproductive habit, creating a foam nest above water, where eggs develop away from aquatic predators. Being a solitary species, it only gathers during the mating season. Notably, namdapha bush frog uses its webbed feet for controlled gliding; a distinct survival adaptation.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Shrub frogs Genus
Flying frogs Species
Namdapha bush frog 
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