Scientific Name: Amolops marmoratus (Blyth, 1855)
Synonym: lxalus argus, Polypedates afghana, Rana latopalmata, Amolops nepalicus, Rana senchalensis (Currently unaccepted)
English Name: Marbled Sucker Frog, Beautiful Stream Frog, Torrent Frog, Cascade Frog
Local/Bangla Name: Jhorna Sundori Bang (ঝরনা সুন্দরী ব্যাঙ), Jharna Bang (ঝর্ণা ব্যাঙ)
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Ranidae
Description:
The head of this frog is flattened with a rounded snout. It features olive-black streaks on the dorsal surface, while the ventral surface is yellow. Its lateral surfaces are darker compared to other parts of the body. Dark brown horizontal bands adorn the fore and hind legs. The fingers are long, and the toes are fully webbed.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
It is typically inhabits in rivers, creeks, streams, and waterfalls within moist forest or wetland habitats. In Bangladesh, it is found in the Chittagong Hill tracts.
Environment:
Freshwater, terrestrial
References:
Kabir SMH, Ahmad M, Ahmed ATA, Rahman AKA, Ahmed ZU, Begum ZNT, Hassan MA and Khondker M (eds.) (2009) Encyclopedia of Flora and Fauna of Bangladesh, Vol. 25 Amphibians and Reptiles Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka 204 pp.
Rahman ANMA (2015) Wildlife of Bangladesh, Department of Films & Publications, Ministry of Information, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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