| Citation |
van Dijk, P.P., Inger, R., Iskandar, D., Yang Datong, Ohler, A., Lu Shunqing, Dutta, S., Bordoloi, S., Sengupta, S. & Asmat, G.S.M. 2004. Microhyla berdmorei (errata version published in 2018). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2004: e.T57876A136565297. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T57876A11696719.en. Downloaded on 23 September 2020. |
Description |
JUSTIFICATION
Listed as Least Concern in view of its wide distribution, tolerance of a degree of habitat modification, presumed large population, and because it is unlikely to be declining to qualify for listing in a more threatened category.
RANGE DESCRIPTION
This species ranges from southern Yunnan Province (Jinghong, Mengla and Mengyang counties) in China, northeast India, eastern Bangladesh, through Myanmar, Thailand, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic, Cambodia, and southern Viet Nam, south to Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra (Indonesia) and parts of Borneo, but is absent from Singapore. The only recorded island occurrence is on Langkawi (Berry 1975). It occurs up to 1,200 m asl.
DESCRIPTION
It is generally common in appropriate habitat, forming large choruses.
HABITAT AND ECOLOGY
It inhabits various types of moist evergreen forest, including monsoon and perennial rainforest types, being generally associated with hilly regions (Dring 1979, Inger et al. 1999, Stuart 1999, Berry 1975), and often found near streams (Stuart 2005). It also occurs in secondary growth. Breeding mainly takes place in still pools.
THREATS
Selective logging does not pose a serious threat to this species, but deforestation does threaten local populations. It is also reported to be controlled as a pest in South Asia, although the reasons behind this are currently unclear. Water pollution might possibly be a threat in China.
USE AND TRADE
There are no reports of this species being utilized.
CONSERVATION ACTIONS
The range of this species includes several protected areas. No conservation measures appear necessary at present although resolution of the taxonomic status of this complex is needed. |
