Chirixalus cherrapunjiae

Chirixalus cherrapunjiae, with the common names Cherrapunji bubble-nest frog or Cherrapunji bush frog, is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to north-eastern India.

Chirixalus cherrapunjiae
Conservation status
Data Deficient  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Amphibia
Order:	Anura
Family:	Rhacophoridae
Genus:	Chirixalus
Species:	C. cherrapunjiae
Binomial name
Chirixalus cherrapunjiae (Roonwal & Kripalani, 1966)
Synonyms
Philautus cherrapunjiae Roonwal and Kripalani, 1966 Chiromantis cherrapunjiae (Roonwal & Kripalani, 1966)

Taxonomy and systematics

This species was originally placed in the genus Philautus and later moved to Chirixalus because it was described as having free-living tadpoles. For a time, Chirixalus was recognized as synonymous with Chiromantis but is now recognized as a separate genus.^[2]

Distribution and habitat

It is endemic to Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh states of north-eastern India. There is little information on habitat and ecological requirements of this species.^[1]