| Status | LC |
|---|---|
| Status system | IUCN3.1 |
| Taxon | Polypedates cruciger |
| Authority | Blyth, 1852 |
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.[1][2] It has been osbserved as high as 1600 meters above sea level.[3]
This frog can tolerate different habitats, including secondary forest, banana farms, gardens, and buildings. Scientists have not seen this frog in primary forest.[3]
Scientists say this frog is not in danger of dying out because of its large range and tolerance to altered habitat.[3]
Scientists used to think frog was conspecific with Polypedates pseudocruciger, which lives in India's Western Ghat mountains.[3]
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- ^ IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2020). "Common Hour-glass Tree-frog: Polypedates cruciger". doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T58943A156586422.en. 58943. Retrieved February 4, 2024.