Species of amphibian
Polypedates cruciger (commonly known as the Sri Lanka whipping frog or common hour-glass tree-frog) is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae endemic to Sri Lanka.[2][3] It has been osbserved as high as 1600 meters above sea level.[1]
This frog can tolerate different habitats, including secondary forest, banana farms, gardens, and buildings. Scientists have not seen this frog in primary forest.[1]
Scientists say this frog is not in danger of dying out because of its large range and tolerance to altered habitat.[1]
Scientists used to think frog was conspecific with Polypedates pseudocruciger, which lives in India's Western Ghat mountains.[1]
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