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Rohanixalus vittatus
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Conservation status
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Rhacophoridae
Genus: Rohanixalus
Species:
R. vittatus
Binomial name
Rohanixalus vittatus
(Boulenger, 1887)
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Synonyms
  • Ixalus vittatus Boulenger, 1887
  • Philautus vittatus — Smith, 1924
  • Rhacophorus (Philautus) vittatus — Ahl, 1931
  • Chirixalus vittatus — Liem, 1970
  • Chiromantis vittatus — Frost et al., 2006
  • Feihyla vittata — Fei, Ye, and Jiang, 2010

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The Rohanixalus vittatus is a type of frog. It belongs to the family called Rhacophoridae. This family is known for its tree frogs.

This frog has many fun common names. Some people call it the two-striped pigmy tree frog. Others know it as the Bhamo tree frog or Boulenger's tree frog. You might also hear it called the striped Asian treefrog or violet pigmy tree frog.

All About the Striped Tree Frog

This amazing frog was first described in 1887. A scientist named George Albert Boulenger gave it its first scientific name.

Where Does It Live?

The Rohanixalus vittatus lives in many parts of Asia. You can find it in Northeast India and Bangladesh. It also lives in Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.

Sometimes, you can find small groups of these frogs in southern China. This includes places like southeastern Tibet and southern Yunnan. They are also in Guangxi, Hainan, Guangdong, and Zhejiang.

How Scientists Name Frogs

Scientists often study animals very closely. They use special tests to learn about their family trees. In 2020, scientists learned new things about this frog. They decided to move it to a new group, or "genus." This new group is called Rohanixalus. Before that, it was in the Feihyla genus. This shows how science keeps learning and changing!

Its Home and Habits

The Rohanixalus vittatus likes to live in open, grassy areas. You can find it near forests or at the edge of forests. It can live in places up to about 1,500 meters (about 4,900 feet) high.

This frog is quite adaptable. It can live even if its home changes a little bit. You might even spot it in rice paddies!

Is It Safe?

Good news! This frog is very common and found in many places. It is not facing any big dangers right now. Many areas where it lives are protected. This helps keep its population healthy.

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