Wildlifeof India
Rhacophorus rhodopus
Shrub Frogs & Tree Frogs
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Rhacophorus rhodopus
Basic stats
Range
South-eastern Asia, from India to southern China, and south to Malaysia
Size
Adults 31-55mm; females larger
Rhacophorus rhodopus is a tree frog of the family Rhacophoridae that occurs in south-eastern Asia, from India to southern China and south to Malaysia. Its taxonomy is disputed. It is a smallish tree frog with a pointed snout and an adult body length of about 31-55 mm, females being larger than males (Wikipedia, general species account).
The back is reddish, pinkish or yellowish brown with no green tones in living animals, becoming purplish brown in preserved specimens. There are sometimes a few large white spots on the back, and the eyes are light brown (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- Where is the Rhacophorus rhodopus found?
- South-eastern Asia, from India to southern China, and south to Malaysia
- How big is the Rhacophorus rhodopus?
- Adults 31-55mm; females larger