Whistling Shrub Frog
Pseudophilautus nemus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyRhacophoridae (Old World Tree Frogs)
- GenusPseudophilautus (Shrub Frogs)
- SpeciesPseudophilautus nemus (Whistling Shrub Frog)
About the Whistling Shrub Frog
Pseudophilautus nemus, known as whistling shrub frog, is a species of frogs in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. It has been observed in the Haycock Hill Forest Reserve, and the Kanneliya Forest, between 60 and 660 meters above sea level.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Whistling Shrub Frog in Sinharaja Forest Reserve
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sinharaja Forest Reserve | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Whistling Shrub Frog in Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Whistling Shrub Frog sighting in Sinharaja Forest Reserve, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Whistling Shrub Frog in Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
August has the highest sighting rate for Whistling Shrub Frog in Sinharaja Forest Reserve in our monthly data.