Pale coloured mating pair at Panti Forest, Johor, Peninsular Malaysia.
Calling male in grassland habitat, Sedili Besar, Johor, Peninsular
Malaysia.
Photographed at Ulu Sembawang, Singapore
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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.
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Both young and mature
tadpoles have a distinctive red tail |
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
Burma, Thailand and parts of Indo-China down through Peninsular Malaysia to
Singapore.
Family : MICROHYLIDAE
Species : Microhyla butleri
Size (snout to vent) : Female 2.5 cm, Male 2.0 cm
References : H2, H3
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