Photographed at Kota Tinggi, Johor, Peninsular Malaysia.
Clinging to streamside grasses, Singapore.
This specimen from MacRitchie Reservoir, Singapore, is pale with dark brown flecks
on its back.
Green specimen from MacRitchie Reservoir, Singapore. Note the mosquito
at left.
Specimen from Pulau Sugi, Riau Archipelago, Indonesia.
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A mainly forest species,
it may be encountered along forest paths during night walks. It can appear
in various colours, but is generally pale green at the sides, and
greenish-brown on the back with brownish spots.
It has relatively long
toes, which end in rounded tips. The species is best identified by its white
lips and brownish tympanum (external ear-drum).
The species ranges from
Southern Thailand, throughout Malaysia and forested parts of Singapore, to
the islands of Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Bali and Sulawesi.
Family : RANIDAE
Species : Hydrophylax raniceps
Size (snout to vent) :
Female 7 cm, Male 4.5 cm
References : H2, H3
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