About Polypedates cruciger 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 that is endemic to Sri Lanka. It has been observed at elevations up to 1600 meters above sea level. This frog can tolerate a variety of different habitats, including secondary forest, banana farms, gardens, and buildings. Researchers have not recorded this species in primary forest. Scientists assess that this frog is not at risk of extinction, due to its large range and ability to tolerate modified habitats. Previously, scientists considered this frog to be conspecific with Polypedates pseudocruciger, a species found in the Western Ghat mountains of India.
