Philautus erythrophthalmus is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to Malaysia. People have seen it between 1,000 and 1,550 m meters above sea level.[2][3][1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Rhacophoridae |
| Genus: | Philautus |
| Species: | P. erythrophthalmus
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| Binomial name | |
| Philautus erythrophthalmus Stuebing & Wong, 2000
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This frog lives in oak forests, but scientists have observed at least one specimen in a logged area.[1]
Scientists believe this frog may reproduce by direct development, like many related species do, but this has not be confirmed.[1]
This frog is endangered because of deforestation associated with agriculture, especially palm oil, logging.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2021). "Philautus erythrophthalmus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T58838A123693606. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T58838A123693606.en. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. "Philautus erythrophthalmus Stuebing and Wong, 2000". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ "Philautus erythrophthalmus Stuebing and Wong, 2000". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
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