114 observationsLeast Concern
Boulenger's Giant Treefrog
Platypelis grandis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Anura ›Family: Microhylidae ›Genus: Platypelis
About
Platypelis grandis is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. Juveniles are recognizable by the green protuberances on their body, which help them camouflage and hunt. When mature, coloring is brown and green. Insects make up the bulk of their diet.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Boulenger's Giant Treefrog is Platypelis grandis.
- The Boulenger's Giant Treefrog has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Boulenger's Giant Treefrog belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Boulenger's Giant Treefrog belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Boulenger's Giant Treefrog belongs to the class Amphibia.
- Boulenger's Giant Treefrog belongs to the order Anura.
- Boulenger's Giant Treefrog belongs to the family Microhylidae.
- Boulenger's Giant Treefrog belongs to the genus Platypelis.