Feihyla

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Feihyla
Scientific classification e
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Rhacophoridae
Subfamily: Rhacophorinae
Genus: Feihyla
Frost et al., 2006[1]
Type species
Philautus palpebalis Smith, 1924
Species

2, see text.

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Feihyla is a genus of frogs in the family Rhacophoridae, subfamily Rhacophorinae. They are found in southern China and Vietnam, and likely also in Laos. Its phylogenetic position is not yet fully resolved, but it is probably the sister taxon to Taruga, Polypedates, and Rhacophorus.[2] Feihyla was originally erected to resolve polyphyly of Chirixalus by absorbing "Chirixalus palpebralis".[1]

Description

The synapomorphy diagnosing Feihyla is its reproductive mode, laying eggs in a jelly containing some bubbles.[3]

Species

There are only 2 recognized species in the genus Feihyla, but more rhacophorid species might be moved to this genus when they are evaluated phylogenetically:[2]

References

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