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Phu Luang Cliff Frog Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Subphylum: Vertebrata Class: Amphibia Order: Anura Family: Ranidae Genus: Huia Binomial name Huia aureola
(Stuart, Chuaynkern, Chan-ard & Inger, 2006)Synonyms Odorrana aureola Stuart, Chuaynkern, Chan-ard & Inger, 2006
The Phu Luang Cliff Frog (Huia aureola, Thai: กบชะง่อนผาภูหลวง) is a newly discovered true frog species from northern Thailand. It is most notable for its ability to change color between green and brown. It was initially described in the genus Odorrana and may well be properly belong there.
The species was originally found in Phu Luang Wildlife Sanctuary, Loei Province, and has later been confirmed in the neighboring Phu Kradueng National Park as well. It is found in swift brooks in altitudes above 1000 m.
It can reach a size of 60-80 millimeters, with females being about 10mm larger than the males. However only few female frogs were found.[1]
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