Qian, T. Y., S. Ma, C. Li, L. Luan, Y. X. Wang & J. P. Jiang

Vocalizations of four species of Asian treefrogs (Anura: Rhacophoridae) from Medog County, Xizang Autonomous Region, China. pp. 33-41.

Abstract. The Old World treefrog fauna (family Rhacophoridae) of Medog County in southeastern Xizang (Tibet) Autonomous Region, China, exhibits both underestimated taxonomic diversity and poorly understood natural history. In this study, we describe the vocalizations of four treefrog species from Medog County, Zhangixalus burmanus, Rhacophorus medogensis, Polypedates braueri, and Kurixalus naso, analyzing their sound structure, spectra, and temporal parameters. Remarkably, the vocalizations of Z. burmanus, R. medogensis, and K. naso are described for the first time. We emphasize the importance of continued research on the natural history of frogs inhabiting this region and anticipate that this contribution will be of value to future studies.

Key words. Amphibia, advertisement calls, bioacoustics, species diversity, Tibet.