Distribution of Rhacophorus feae Boulenger, 1893 and Rhacophorus maximus Günther, 1858 (Anura: Rhacophoridae) in Thailanda: Rhacophoridae) in Thailand

Montri Youjaroen, Chantip Chuaynkern, Yodchaiy Chuaynkern, Prateep Duengkae, Wut Taksintum, Ratchata Phochayavanich

Abstract


The present work investigates distribution of Rhacophorus feae and Rhacophorus maximus in Thailand. The distribution is confirmed based on voucher specimens and showed on an updated distribution map. R. feae is restricted to northern Thailand only: Chiang Mai («Doi Inthanon National Park», Chom Thong District; «Doi Lang National Park», Mae Ai District; «Doi Phahom Pok National Park», Fang District; and Mae Taeng District) and Mae Hong Son («Pa Sue Waterfall») provinces. R. maximus is restricted to upper northeastern («Phu Luang Wildlife Sanctuary», Loei Province) and western Thailand («Thong Pha Phum National Park», Kanchanaburi Province; «Kaeng Krachan National Park», Phetchaburi Province; «Chom Bung District», Ratchaburi Province; and «Kui Buri National Park», Prachuap Khiri Khan Province).

Keywords


Rhacophorus feae; Rhacophorus maximus; distribution; first provincial record; Thailand

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.30906/1026-2296-2018-25-3-165-171

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