Buergeria buergeri (Temminck & Schlegel, 1838) is a animal in the Rhacophoridae family, order Anura, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Buergeria buergeri (Temminck & Schlegel, 1838)

Buergeria buergeri (Temminck & Schlegel, 1838)

Buergeria buergeri is a Rhacophoridae species with flattened bodies, suction pads, and color matching camouflage for rocky habitats.

Family
Genus
Buergeria
Order
Anura
Class
Amphibia

About Buergeria buergeri (Temminck & Schlegel, 1838)

Like other species in the family Rhacophoridae, female Buergeria buergeri are larger than males. Males reach 3.5 to 4.4 centimeters in length, while females measure 4.9 to 8.5 centimeters. Their bodies are flattened, which lets them easily hide between rocks. They are grayish-brown with speckles that act as protective camouflage against rock surfaces. A distinct dark T-shaped pattern sits between their eyes. They can change their color shade to some extent to match their surroundings, and there is very little individual variation in overall color. Suction pads grow on the tips of their fingers and toes. Their eggs are dark brown, with a diameter of 0.2 centimeters. They have large mouths that also bear suction pads, which let them cling to rocks in strong currents to avoid being swept away.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Amphibia Anura Rhacophoridae Buergeria

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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