Publications by authors named "Trung T Cao"
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- A new species of rhacophorid frog named Gracixalus trieng sp. nov. has been identified in central Vietnam, distinguished by its medium body size, unique color patterns, and specific physical traits.
- This frog features a brown or yellowish dorsal surface with distinct markings and pale gold irises, and notable characteristics such as smooth skin and nuptial pads on males.
- Gracixalus trieng sp. nov. is found primarily in high-elevation montane forests on Mount Ngoc Linh and is thought to have a limited distribution under 1000 km², coexisting with another species, G. lumarius.
We describe a new, medium-sized Leptolalax species from north central Vietnam. Leptolalax puhoatensis sp. nov.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe describe a distinctive new species of phytotelm-breeding rhacophorid frog from central Vietnam. Gracixalus lumarius sp. nov.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe disease chytridiomycosis, caused by the fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd), has caused dramatic amphibian population declines and extinctions in Australia, Central and North America, and Europe. Bd is associated with >200 species extinctions of amphibians, but not all species that become infected are susceptible to the disease. Specifically, Bd has rapidly emerged in some areas of the world, such as in Australia, USA, and throughout Central and South America, causing population and species collapse.
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