Polypedates macrotis
| Polypedates macrotis | |
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| at Danum Valley Conservation Area, Sabah, Malaysia | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Rhacophoridae |
| Subfamily: | Rhacophorinae |
| Genus: | Polypedates |
| Species: | P. macrotis |
| Binomial name | |
| Polypedates macrotis (Boulenger, 1891) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Rhacophorus macrotis Boulenger, 1891 | |
Polypedates macrotis, commonly known as the dark-eared treefrog, sometimes also Bongao tree frog, Bongao bubble-nest frog, Baram whipping frog,[2] or brown-striped tree frog,[3] is a species of frog in the Rhacophoridae family. It is found in the central peninsular Thailand (requiring confirmation), Sumatra, Borneo, and Sulu Archipelago as well as a range of other Philippine islands (Palawan, Busuanga, Calauit, Jolo, and Dumaran).[2]
"Bongao" in the common name refers to Bongao Island, the type locality of Philautus montanus, now synonymized with Polypedates macrotis. On the other hand, "Baram", a district in Sarawak, is the type locality of Polypedates macrotis.[2]
Description
Male Polypedates macrotis grow to a snout–vent length of about 60 mm (2.4 in) and females to 85 mm (3.3 in). Tadpoles are up to 60 mm (2.4 in) in length. Dorsum is brown with a darker band behind the eye that covers the tympanum, tapering along the side.[4][5]
Polypedates macrotis is similar to Polypedates leucomystax but differs from it slightly in colouration and body proportions.[4]
Reproduction
Polypedates macrotis deposit their eggs in foam nests attached to leaves or twigs overhanging standing water, such as ponds and ditches.[1][4]
Habitat
It is a locally abundant species inhabiting primary forests and edge areas.[1] Adults can be found near small streams, swaps, ponds, puddles, or small pools.[5]
Gallery
Polypedates macrotis - Khao Luang National Park
References
- 1 2 3 Arvin Diesmos; Angel Alcala; Rafe Brown; Leticia Afuang; Genevieve Gee; Jeet Sukumaran; Norsham Yaakob; Leong Tzi Ming; Yodchaiy Chuaynkern; Kumthorn Thirakhupt; et al. (2004). "Polypedates macrotis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.3. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
- 1 2 3 Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Polypedates macrotis (Boulenger, 1891)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
- ↑ "Polypedates macrotis". AmphibiaWeb: Information on amphibian biology and conservation. [web application]. Berkeley, California: AmphibiaWeb. 2014. Retrieved 10 December 2014.
- 1 2 3 Haas, A.; Hertwig, S.T.; Das, I. (2014). "Polypedates macrotis (Dark-eared Tree Frog)". Frogs of Borneo. Retrieved 10 December 2014.
- 1 2 "Polypedates macrotis". Amphibians and Reptiles of Peninsular Malaysia. Retrieved 10 December 2014.