Spiny Tree Frog (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The Spiny Tree Frog (Nyctixalus spinosus) is a species of frog in the Rhacophoridae family. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss. Frogs are amphibians in the order Anura (meaning "tail-less," from Greek an-, without + oura, tail), formerly referred to as Salientia (Latin salere (salio), "to jump"). Most frogs are characterized by a short body, webbed digits (fingers or toes), protruding eyes and the absence of a tail. Frogs are widely known as exceptional jumpers, and many of the anatomical characteristics of frogs, particularly their long, powerful legs, are adaptations to improve jumping performance.