Zhangixalus chenfui
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Rhacophoridae |
| Genus: | Zhangixalus |
| Species: | Z. chenfui |
| Binomial name | |
| Zhangixalus chenfui (Liu, 1945) | |
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Zhangixalus chenfui, also known as Chinese whipping frog or Chenfu's treefrog, is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae endemic to China where it is found in Sichuan, Guizhou, Hubei, and Fujian provinces. It has been observed between 900 and 3000 meters above sea level.[2]
This frog lives in creeks, streams, paddy fields, ditches, and nearby areas. It lives in places near water, like forests and shrub places on hills. This frog's range includes many protected parks.[1]
This frog breeds through larval development.
The IUCN classifies this frog as not in danger of extinction. What threat it faces comes from habitat loss associated with agriculture and infrastructure.[1]
References
- ^ a b c IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2020). "Zhangixalus chenfui". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T58941A63887682. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T58941A63887682.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2013). "Rhacophorus chenfui Liu, 1945". Amphibian Species of the World 5.6, an Online Reference. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 23 November 2013.