Hong Kong Whipping Frog

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Amphibia (สัตว์สะเทินน้ำสะเทินบก)

Order

Anura (อันดับกบ)

Family

Rhacophoridae

Genus

Polypedates

Species

Polypedates megacephalus (Hong Kong Whipping Frog)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 斑腿泛树蛙

Similar Species in Polypedates

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Collett’s Tree Frog

Polypedates colletti

Least Concern

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Common Tree Frog/Four-lined Tree Frog

Polypedates leucomystax

Least Concern

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File-eared Tree Frog

Polypedates otilophus

Least Concern

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Ranwella's Spined Tree Frog

Polypedates ranwellai

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hong Kong Whipping Frog?

The scientific name of Hong Kong Whipping Frog is Polypedates megacephalus. It belongs to the genus Polypedates.

What is the conservation status of Hong Kong Whipping Frog?

Hong Kong Whipping Frog (Polypedates megacephalus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Hong Kong Whipping Frog live?

Hong Kong Whipping Frog is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does Hong Kong Whipping Frog belong to?

Hong Kong Whipping Frog (Polypedates megacephalus) belongs to the genus Polypedates, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhacophoridae.

Is Hong Kong Whipping Frog endangered?

No, Hong Kong Whipping Frog (Polypedates megacephalus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Hong Kong Whipping Frog belong to?

Hong Kong Whipping Frog (Polypedates megacephalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Hong Kong Whipping Frog?

The closest relatives of Hong Kong Whipping Frog in the genus Polypedates include Collett’s Tree Frog, Common Tree Frog/Four-lined Tree Frog, File-eared Tree Frog, Ranwella's Spined Tree Frog.