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A common species of
scrubland, grassland and agricultural areas, this frog is easily identified
by the pair of white bands running along the sides of the body. It is
sometimes called the 'Red-eared Greenback' on account of the colour of the
tympanum (left). The back may be green or brown.
It
is mainly nocturnal, and relatively approachable, generally sitting still if
disturbed. It may be encountered clinging to shrubs, or in puddles of water
or by small streams.
Its range extends from
Thailand and Indochina to West Malaysia and Singapore, and down to the
islands of Java, Borneo, Sulawesi and the Philippines.
Fig 1 : Typical specimen on leaf litter in Singapore's central forests.
Fig 2 : Pale specimen from Mandai, Singapore.
Fig 3 : Typical specimen from Langkawi, northern Peninsular Malaysia.
Fig 4 : The tadpoles are speckled brown or olive-brown with an elongate
head.
Family : RANIDAE
Species : Hylarana erythraea
Size (snout to vent) :
Female 7.5 cm, Male 4.5 cm
References : H2, H3 |
