Liuixalus feii


Liuixalus feii, or Fei's small tree frog, is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is native to China and Vietnam. It has been osberved between 350 and 800 meters above sea level.

Appearance

The adult male frog measures 16.2 to 17.6 mm long in snout-vent length and the adult female frog 18.0 to 18.7 mm. This frog has a mark in the shape of an X, sometimes interrupted, on its back. There is another a mark between the eyes.

Entymology

This frog is named after herpetologist Liang Fei.

Habitat

This frog lives in pristine primary forest. It dwells on the leaf litter. Its known range includes two protected parks: Heishiding Nature Reserve and Dayaoshan Nature Reserve.

Reproduction

Scientists think this frog breeds in phytotelms in trees or bamboo.