Polypedates cruciger Blyth, 1852

Nomenclature and Taxonomic Placement

Polypedates cruciger, commonly known as the Sri Lanka whipping frog or common hour-glass tree-frog, is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae that is endemic to Sri Lanka.

Elevation Range

It has been observed at elevations up to 1600 meters above sea level.

Habitat Tolerance

This frog can tolerate a variety of different habitats, including secondary forest, banana farms, gardens, and buildings. Researchers have not recorded this species in primary forest.

Conservation Status

Scientists assess that this frog is not at risk of extinction, due to its large range and ability to tolerate modified habitats.

Previous Taxonomic Classification

Previously, scientists considered this frog to be conspecific with Polypedates pseudocruciger, a species found in the Western Ghat mountains of India.