Common Hourglass Tree Frog
Polypedates cruciger
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyRhacophoridae (Old World Tree Frogs)
- GenusPolypedates (whipping frogs)
- SpeciesPolypedates cruciger (Common Hourglass Tree Frog)
About the Common Hourglass Tree Frog
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. It has been osbserved as high as 1600 meters above sea level.
This frog can tolerate different habitats, including secondary forest, banana farms, gardens, and buildings. Scientists have not seen this frog in primary forest. Scientists say this frog is not in danger of dying out because of its large range and tolerance to altered habitat.
Scientists used to think frog was conspecific with Polypedates pseudocruciger, which lives in India's Western Ghat mountains. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Common Hourglass Tree Frog in Wilpattu National Park
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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 | |
| 2 | Wilpattu National Park | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | |
| 3 | Minneriya National Park | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | |
| 4 | Yala National Park | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Common Hourglass Tree Frog in Wilpattu National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Common Hourglass Tree Frog sighting in Wilpattu National Park, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Common Hourglass Tree Frog in Wilpattu National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Common Hourglass Tree Frog in Wilpattu National Park in our monthly data.