Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Ramanella Higher classification Ramanella | Phylum Chordata Family Microhylidae Scientific name Ramanella nagaoi Rank Species | |
Similar Ramanella, Amphibians, Frog, Microhylidae, Ramanella obscura | ||
Ramanella nagaoi, sometimes known as the Nagao's pug-snout frog, is a species of frog in the Microhylidae family. It is endemic to Sri Lanka where it is only from the Kanneliya Forest Reserve, near Galle, at 150 m (490 ft) asl. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest. Breeding takes place in tree holes where the tadpoles also develop.
Etymology
The specific name nagaoi honours Eijiro Nagao, president of Marusan Securities who through the Nagao Environmental Foundation has supported research on Sri Lankan amphibians.
References
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