| Limnonectes nitidus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Dicroglossidae |
| Genus: | Limnonectes |
| Species: | L. nitidus
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| Binomial name | |
| Limnonectes nitidus (Smedley, 1932)
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| Synonyms | |
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Rana nitida Smedley, 1932 | |
Limnonectes nitidus (common name: Tanah Rata wart frog) is a species of frog in the family Dicroglossidae. It is endemic to Peninsular Malaysia where it is only known from the Cameron Highlands and Fraser's Hill, both in Pahang state.[2]
Limnonectes nitidus inhabits montane rainforests. These frogs congregate and breed in permanently wet seepage areas.[1]
Limnonectes nitidus has a small range, and its habitat is threatened by habitat loss caused by development for agriculture and tourism.[1]
References
- ^ a b c IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2018). "Limnonectes nitidus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T58361A90986997. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T58361A90986997.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Limnonectes tweediei (Smith, 1935)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
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