A recently described endemic amphibian species from the Southern Ryukyu Islands and northwestern Taiwan, belonging to the Rhacophoridae tree frog family. First scientifically documented by Matsui & Tominaga in 2020.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Subtropical forest ecosystems in mountainous regions of Southern Ryukyu Islands and northwestern Taiwan, typically at elevations between 100-800 meters, preferring humid environments with dense vegetation and proximity to streams.
Ecological Role
Plays a critical role in forest ecosystem dynamics as a small insectivorous amphibian, controlling insect populations and serving as prey for larger predators in its habitat.