Collett's tree frog
A species of Whipping frogs Scientific name : Polypedates colletti Genus : Whipping frogs
Collett's tree frog, A species of Whipping frogs
Scientific name: Polypedates colletti
Genus: Whipping frogs
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Description
Polypedates colletti (Collett's tree frog, Collett's treefrog, Collett's whipping frog or black-spotted tree frog) is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is found in the Malay Peninsula (Thailand and Malaysia), southern Vietnam, Borneo, Sumatra, and islands of the South China Sea (including Natuna Islands).
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Collett's tree frog exhibits an insectivorous feeding pattern, predominantly consuming small invertebrates. Its diet majorly includes plant insects, spiders, and occasionally smaller amphibians, demonstrating its opportunistic feeding behavior.
Appearance
Collett's tree frog is a medium-sized frog with smooth skin. Its main coloration ranges from yellowish-brown to grey, and it often features dark or black markings. Adult males are distinctive with swollen vocal sacs beneath their jaws. It is sleek in shape with long, slender legs and a pointed nose. This species does not show major differences in appearance between various ages, genders, or subspecies.
Behavior
Collett's tree frog is predominantly nocturnal, adapting its foraging and feeding activities to the night hours. It displays solitary behavior, with minimal group interactions observed in the wild. As a tree-dwelling species, it marks its territory vocally, issuing distinctive calls to deter counterparts.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Shrub frogs Genus
Whipping frogs Species
Collett's tree frog 
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