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Family : MICROHYLIDAE
Species : Microhyla pulchra
Size (snout to vent) : up to 2.9 cm
Microhyla pulchra (Beautiful Pygmy Frog, Marbled Narrow-mouth
Frog) occurs widely in 'Indochina' and beyond. It is adaptable to a broad
range of habitats including disturbed agricultural areas, grassland
and forest edge, at elevations ranging from lowlands up to 1100 metres.
As is typical with many small microhylid frogs, this species is hard to
locate unless there is a breeding accumulation of frogs at a temporary or
seasonal pool.
Its triangular body shape and relatively large hind legs are typical of
frogs of the Microhlya genus. Its patterning typically comprises a
broad, cream or light brown stripe on each flank which joins across the
nape. The upperside of the snout is creamy white, and this extends back to
the eyes.
The range of this species includes much of Thailand (excluding the southern
peninsula), Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam and parts of central and southern China.
Fig 1 : Adult example found amongst tall grass at the margin of a small,
forest edge pond at Kaeng Krachan National Park, Phetchaburi Province,
Thailand. Photo thanks to Charles Currin.
Figs 2 and 3 : Example from secondary forest edge at Siem Reap, Cambodia. Photos thanks to
Derek Clark.
References :
Chan-ard, T. (2003). A photographic guide to amphibians in Thailand.
Darnsutha Press Company. 175 pp.
IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group. 2022. Microhyla pulchra. The
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2022: e.T57891A63880157 |
