Kaloula mediolineata

Kaloula mediolineata is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae. It is found in mainland Thailand, Laos, southwestern Vietnam (Dak Lak and Gia Lai), and possibly Cambodia.[1][2]

Kaloula mediolineata

Near Threatened  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Microhylidae
Genus: Kaloula
Species:
K. mediolineata
Binomial name
Kaloula mediolineata
Smith, 1917
Synonyms

Callula mediolineata Smith, 1917

It is known mostly from areas originally covered with deciduous dipterocarp forest. It breeds in seasonal pools.[1]

Kaloula mediolineata is collected intensively for local consumption, including in northern Cambodia.[3] It is threatened by habitat loss and likely also by human consumption.[1]

References

  1. van Dijk, P.P. & Chan-ard, T. (2010). "Kaloula mediolineata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010. Retrieved 22 August 2015.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  2. Frost, Darrel R. (2015). "Kaloula mediolineata Smith, 1917". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
  3. An Investigation into Frog Consumption and Trade in Cambodia


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