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Polypedates otilophus (also known as the file-eared tree frog, [2] [3] Borneo eared frog, or bony-headed flying frog [4]) is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae.It is endemic to Borneo where it is widespread and found in Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia, [2] typically in the lowlands but sometimes as high as 1,100 m (3,600 ft) above sea level. [3]
Polypedates megacephalus Hallowell, 1861 – spot-legged tree frog, Hong Kong whipping frog, "brown tree frog" Polypedates mutus (Smith, 1940) – northern treefrog; Polypedates occidentalis Das and Dutta, 2006 – western tree frog; Polypedates otilophus (Boulenger, 1893) – file-eared tree frog, Borneo eared frog
In fact, they are one of the smallest frogs/toads on Earth. Their body length is an average of just 0.7 inches. They are typically bright orange or yellow with tiny bumps on their back.
Microhyla fissipes (commonly known as the ornate chorus frog) is a microhylid frog from East and Southeast Asia, from southern and central China and Taiwan to the Malay Peninsula. It was previously considered to be the same species as Microhyla ornata of South Asia ; thus the common names ornate narrow-mouthed frog or ornamented pygmy frog can ...
One common behavior a female frog uses to reject a clingy male is to rotate her body on its axis. This shifts the male’s position so he is under the female, and consequently under water.
An adult frog has a stout body, protruding eyes, anteriorly-attached tongue, limbs folded underneath, and no tail (the tail of tailed frogs is an extension of the male cloaca). Frogs have glandular skin, with secretions ranging from distasteful to toxic.
The lack of carbohydrates forces the body to burn fat for energy rather than glucose. Other benefits include eliminating sugar, refined grains and ultraprocessed foods, which have been linked to ...
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 ).