Vampire Frog
Vampire frog is a medium-sized species of frog found only in Vietnam. The arboreal species is capable of gliding between trees with the help of webbing between the fingers and toes.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Amphibia |
Order | Anura |
Family | Rhacophoridae |
Genus | Rhacophorus |
Scientific Name | Rhacophorus vampyrus |
Other Names | Vampire tree frog, vampire flying frog |
Size | Around 4.5 cm |
Color | Pale copper-brown upper surface with light dark-brown mottling; white chest and belly with little black mottling at the edge of the chest; upper surface of the arms and legs are copper brown turning pinkish-cream or gray at the fingers and toes; lower surface of the arms and legs are pale gray |
Distribution | Southern Vietnam |
Habitat | Montane evergreen forest |
Breeding Season | Rainy season |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
IUCN Conservation Status | Endangered |