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Family : MICROHYLIDAE
Species : Microhyla butleri
Size (snout to vent) : Female 2.5 cm, Male 2.0 cm
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A tiny species reaching a
maximum size of just 2.5 cm, the Painted Chorus Frog is more often seen than
heard.
It inhabits leaf litter
and grassy areas in secondary forest, rural areas, parks and gardens.
It is largely terrestrial,
but can sometimes be found clinging to walls, tree trunks or low vegetation
in the manner of a tree frog. It can be identified by
the distinctive 'hourglass' patterning on the back. Its call is a soft,
scratchy 'eh-eh'.
The species ranges from
Myanmar, Thailand and parts of Indo-China down through Peninsular Malaysia to
Singapore.
Fig 1 : Pale coloured mating pair in Johor, Peninsular
Malaysia.
Fig 2 : Tadpoles at Dairy Farm, Singapore.
Fig 3 : Tadpole with typical red tail, Singapore.
Fig 4 : Male calling in grassland habitat, Sedili Besar, Johor, Peninsular
Malaysia.
References :
Manthey U., Grossmann W., 1997. Amphibien und Reptilien Sudostasiens.
Natur und Tier - Verlag.
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