Theloderma leporosum (Malaya bug-eyed frog) is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is found in Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra (Indonesia).[2]
Theloderma leporosum inhabits evergreen lowland and montane rainforests.[1] In Malaysia they inhabit primary and old secondary forests at high elevations.[3] Ongoing habitat loss due to logging and agriculture is a threat to this species.[1]
Theloderma leporosum is the largest and most elusive of the four Theloderma species in Peninsular Malaysia. They grow to snout–vent length of 68 mm (2.7 in) or more. They have brown dorsum, greyish brown iris, and orangish webbing on hind feet. Underside of their body and inner side of limbs are pale-blue to white with black reticulations.[3][4]
The frog's range includes some protected parks: Gunung Stong State Park and Sibolangit Nature Reserve.[4]
References
- ^ a b c IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2019). "Theloderma leporosum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T59037A89873460. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T59037A89873460.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2013). "Theloderma leporosum Tschudi, 1838". Amphibian Species of the World 5.6, an Online Reference. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 12 November 2013.
- ^ a b "Theloderma leprosa". Amphibians and Reptiles of Peninsular Malaysia. Retrieved 12 November 2013.
- ^ a b IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2019). "Malaya Bug-eyed Frog: Theloderma leporosum". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 3.1. p. e.T59037A89873460. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T59037A89873460.en. 59037. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
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