Chirixalus cherrapunjiae, with the common names Cherrapunji bubble-nest frog or Cherrapunji bush frog, is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to north-eastern India.
Taxonomy and systematics
This species was originally placed in the genus Philautus and later moved to Chirixalus because it was described as having free-living tadpoles. For a time, Chirixalus was recognized as synonymous with Chiromantis but is now recognized as a separate genus.[1]
Distribution and habitat
It is endemic to Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh states of north-eastern India. There is little information on habitat and ecological requirements of this species.[2]
References
- ↑ Chirixalus cherrapunjiae (Roonwal and Kripalani, 1966) | Amphibian Species of the World. amphibiansoftheworld.amnh.org. Retrieved 2020-05-14.
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