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.

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.

Chirixalus cherrapunjiae

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.

Chirixalus cherrapunjiae

References

Frogs of India

Endemic fauna of India

Environment of Arunachal Pradesh

Environment of Meghalaya

Taxonomy articles created by Polbot

Amphibians described in 1966

Chirixalus cherrapunjiae