Home Application Download FAQ
English
English
日本語
Español
Français
Deutsch
Italiano

Bongao tree frog

A species of Whipping frogs, Also known as Brown-striped tree frog
Scientific name : Polypedates macrotis Genus : Whipping frogs

Bongao tree frog, A species of Whipping frogs
Also known as:
Brown-striped tree frog
Scientific name: Polypedates macrotis
Genus: Whipping frogs
Bongao tree frog (Polypedates macrotis) Photo By Bernard DUPONT , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Male Polypedates macrotis grow to a snout–vent length of about 60 mm (2.4 in) and females to 85 mm (3.3 in). Tadpoles are up to 60 mm (2.4 in) in length. Dorsum is brown with a darker band behind the eye that covers the tympanum, tapering along the side. Polypedates macrotis is similar to Polypedates leucomystax but differs from it slightly in colouration and body proportions.

General Info

Lifespan

5-8 years

Diet

Bongao tree frog primarily feeds on small invertebrates. This carnivorous diet includes insects, such as beetles and moths, as well as spiders. An opportunistic feeder, it may also occasionally consume smaller amphibians.

Appearance

Bongao tree frog is a medium-sized tree frog, notable for its smooth skin and protruding snout. Predominantly, the frog is brownish-grey with novelty-shaped darker markings on its back and pale undersides. Male frogs are generally smaller and slimmer than the females. A distinctive feature of this species is the presence of a longitudinal skin fold from the eye to the side of the body, giving it a unique appearance.

Behavior

Bongao tree frog is a nocturnal species primarily about arboreal habits. This species is generally solitary, although it congregates near water bodies during breeding season. Bongao tree frog exhibits unique whistling calls for attracting its mates. Its survival tactics include exceptional camouflage in its green habitat and a quick escape skill to avoid predators.

Population

Stable
Bongao tree frog (Polypedates macrotis) Bongao tree frog (Polypedates macrotis) Photo By Bernard DUPONT , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

AI animal expert in your pocket
Scan QR code to download
Cookie Management Tool
In addition to managing cookies through your browser or device, you can change your cookie settings below.
Necessary Cookies
Necessary cookies enable core functionality. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences.
Analytical Cookies
Analytical cookies help us to improve our application/website by collecting and reporting information on its usage.
Cookie Name Source Purpose Lifespan
_ga Google Analytics These cookies are set because of our use of Google Analytics. They are used to collect information about your use of our application/website. The cookies collect specific information, such as your IP address, data related to your device and other information about your use of the application/website. Please note that the data processing is essentially carried out by Google LLC and Google may use your data collected by the cookies for own purposes, e.g. profiling and will combine it with other data such as your Google Account. For more information about how Google processes your data and Google’s approach to privacy as well as implemented safeguards for your data, please see here. 1 Year
_pta PictureThis Analytics We use these cookies to collect information about how you use our site, monitor site performance, and improve our site performance, our services, and your experience. 1 Year
Cookie Name
_ga
Source
Google Analytics
Purpose
These cookies are set because of our use of Google Analytics. They are used to collect information about your use of our application/website. The cookies collect specific information, such as your IP address, data related to your device and other information about your use of the application/website. Please note that the data processing is essentially carried out by Google LLC and Google may use your data collected by the cookies for own purposes, e.g. profiling and will combine it with other data such as your Google Account. For more information about how Google processes your data and Google’s approach to privacy as well as implemented safeguards for your data, please see here.
Lifespan
1 Year

Cookie Name
_pta
Source
PictureThis Analytics
Purpose
We use these cookies to collect information about how you use our site, monitor site performance, and improve our site performance, our services, and your experience.
Lifespan
1 Year
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used by advertising companies to serve ads that are relevant to your interests.
Cookie Name Source Purpose Lifespan
_fbp Facebook Pixel A conversion pixel tracking that we use for retargeting campaigns. Learn more here. 1 Year
_adj Adjust This cookie provides mobile analytics and attribution services that enable us to measure and analyze the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, certain events and actions within the Application. Learn more here. 1 Year
Cookie Name
_fbp
Source
Facebook Pixel
Purpose
A conversion pixel tracking that we use for retargeting campaigns. Learn more here.
Lifespan
1 Year

Cookie Name
_adj
Source
Adjust
Purpose
This cookie provides mobile analytics and attribution services that enable us to measure and analyze the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, certain events and actions within the Application. Learn more here.
Lifespan
1 Year
Download