Hong Kong Biodiversity Database

Hong Kong Biodiversity Database

General Information

Liuixalus romeri Romer's Tree Frog
Animal Group:	Amphibian
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Amphibia
Order:	Anura
Family:	Rhacophoridae
Other Name(s):	Philautus romeri
Other Common Name(s):	Romer's Small Treefrog

Conservation Status

Statutory Protection in Hong Kong

Listed in Wild Animals Protection Ordinance (Cap. 170)

IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Status

Endangered

Fellowes et al. (2002)

Potential Global Concern

Distribution

Distribution in Hong Kong Distributed in woodlands on Lantau Island, Po Toi Island, Lamma Island, Hong Kong Island and New Territories.

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References

More on Amphibian in HK

Karsen, S. J., Lau, M.W.N, & Bogadek, A. (1998). Hong Kong Amphibians and Reptiles (2nd Edition). Provisional Urban Council Hong Kong.