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Family : MEGOPHRYIDAE
Species : Pelobatrachus nasutus
Size (snout to vent) :
Female 16 cm, Male 10 cm
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A forest specialist, the
Malayan Horned Frog has remarkable camouflage; its colour and form mimicking
the leaf litter to be found on the forest floor. Unless the frog moves to
snatch some unwary prey, it is unlikely to be seen.
Its distinctive shape
includes a large head and wide mouth, and sharply pointed protuberances
above each eye. Its call is a toad-like 'honk' and it feeds on forest floor
invertebrates.
The species ranges from southern Thailand and Peninsular Malaysia to Singapore, Sumatra and Borneo.
Fig 1 : Malayan Horned Frog next to a waterfall at Gunung Pulai, Johor,
Peninsular Malaysia: it was heard calling after heavy rain at around 4
p.m. in the afternoon.
Photo thanks to Law Ing Sind.
Figs 2 to 4 : Example from steep-sided stream gully in primary
lowland forest in Singapore.
Fig 5 : Tadpole from Pulau Bintan, Riau Islands, Indonesia.
Photo thanks to Law Ing Sind.
References :
Lim, K.P., Lim, L.K.,1992. A Guide to the Amphibians & Reptiles of
Singapore. Singapore Science Centre.
Manthey U., Grossmann W., 1997. Amphibien und Reptilien Sudostasiens.
Natur und Tier - Verlag.
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