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Common Tropical Tree Frog

Polypedates leucomystax

Description:

Slender medium-sized. Body length from snout to anus (SVL, snout-to-vent length) of about 50 mm in male frogs, and up to 80 mm in the females. ... back (dorsal) smooth skin, without folds, bulges or a pimple. Frogs can also change the color of the patterned somewhat darker and the contrast at night, until pale and faint at daylight...

Habitat:

Frogs are often found near human settlements and secondary forests. Spread in India, Burma, southern China, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, Malay Peninsula, Nicobar Islands, Mentawai, Sumatra, Borneo, Philippines, Sulawesi, Java, Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores, Sumba, and Timor.

Notes:

Active mainly at night, this frog is often heard rumbling loudly since before sunset. They prey on various insects.

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3 Comments

Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar a year ago

Frogs are hidden scavengers of fresh water. Their role is totally unknown to us. In forest we drink water without hesitation where frogs found.

Thanks..This cute frog is a common frog, but it could be an important environmental indicator around us, isn't it?

Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar a year ago

Very cute cute pose its given to you... :)

Jawa Tengah, Indonesia

Lat: -7.31, Long: 109.43

Spotted on Jul 7, 2011
Submitted on Jul 7, 2011

Spotted for mission

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