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Yellow-spotted narrow-mouthed frog

A species of Chaperina
Scientific name : Chaperina fusca Genus : Chaperina

Yellow-spotted narrow-mouthed frog, A species of Chaperina
Scientific name: Chaperina fusca
Genus: Chaperina

Description

Chaperina fusca (common names: brown thorny frog, spiny-heeled froglet, saffron-bellied frog) is a species of frog in the Microhylidae family. It is monotypic within the genus Chaperina. It is found on the Malay Peninsula (Thailand and Malaysia), in Borneo (Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei) and in the Philippines (Palawan, Mindanao, and Jolo islands). It is abundant in Borneo but uncommon on the Malay Peninsula and patchily distributed in the Philippine

General Info

Lifespan

5-8 years

Diet

Yellow-spotted narrow-mouthed frog is primarily an insectivorous species, specializing in small arthropods. Notably, its diet includes a variety of ants, beetles, and termites, captured during its nocturnal foraging activities.

Appearance

Yellow-spotted narrow-mouthed frog is a small, rotund frog with smooth, damp skin. It boasts a distinctive deep black color, occasionally peppered with tiny, white speckles. The frog's belly is a contrasting orange-red. Special adaptive features include its elongated, slender fingers and toes with terminal discs, aiding in climbing. No significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies are observed.

Behavior

Yellow-spotted narrow-mouthed frog is a nocturnal species with terrestrial habits, known for its unique hand-waving behavior to communicate or prevent conflict. This diminutive amphibian features a docile demeanor, ideal for survival within its native lowland rainforest habitat. Unlike other frogs, it doesn’t display distinct territorial behaviors, indicating a non-combative social structure.
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