Philautus surrufus, Malindang tree frog, or molted tree frog is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae.[2][1]

Philautus surrufus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Rhacophoridae
Genus: Philautus
Species:
P. surrufus
Binomial name
Philautus surrufus
Brown & Alcala, 1994

It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It has been observed it near Mount Malindang between 800 and 2300 meters above sea level.[3][2] It is threatened by habitat loss.

References edit

  1. ^ a b IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2018). "Philautus surrufus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T58922A58482499. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T58922A58482499.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Philautus aurantium Brown and Alcala, 1994". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  3. ^ Frost, Darrel R. "Philautus surrufus Brown and Alcala, 1994". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved January 14, 2024.