Polypedates macrotis, commonly known as the dark-eared treefrog, sometimes also Bongao tree frog, Bongao bubble-nest frog, Baram whipping frog,[2] or brown-striped tree frog,[3] is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is found in the central peninsular Thailand (requiring confirmation), Sumatra, Borneo, and Sulu Archipelago as well as a range of other Philippine islands (Palawan, Busuanga, Calauit, Jolo, and Dumaran).[2]
| Polypedates macrotis | |
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| at Danum Valley Conservation Area, Sabah, Malaysia | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Rhacophoridae |
| Genus: | Polypedates |
| Species: | P. macrotis
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| Binomial name | |
| Polypedates macrotis (Boulenger, 1891)
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| Synonyms | |
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Rhacophorus macrotis Boulenger, 1891 | |
"Bongao" in the common name refers to Bongao Island, the type locality of Philautus montanus, now synonymized with Polypedates macrotis. On the other hand, "Baram", a district in Sarawak, is the type locality of Polypedates macrotis.[2]
Description edit
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.[4][5]
Polypedates macrotis is similar to Polypedates leucomystax but differs from it slightly in colouration and body proportions.[4]
Reproduction edit
Polypedates macrotis deposit their eggs in foam nests attached to leaves or twigs overhanging standing water, such as ponds and ditches.[1][4]
Habitat edit
It is a locally abundant species inhabiting primary forests and edge areas.[1] Adults can be found near small streams, swaps, ponds, puddles, or small pools.[5]
Gallery edit
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Polypedates macrotis - Khao Luang National Park
References edit
- ^ a b c IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2021). "Baram Whipping Frog: Polypedates macrotis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T58955A64132023. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T58955A64132023.en. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
- ^ a b c Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Polypedates macrotis (Boulenger, 1891)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
- ^ "Polypedates macrotis". AmphibiaWeb: Information on amphibian biology and conservation. [web application]. Berkeley, California: AmphibiaWeb. 2014. Retrieved 10 December 2014.
- ^ a b c Haas, A.; Hertwig, S.T.; Das, I. (2014). "Polypedates macrotis (Dark-eared Tree Frog)". Frogs of Borneo. Retrieved 10 December 2014.
- ^ a b "Polypedates macrotis". Amphibians and Reptiles of Peninsular Malaysia. Retrieved 10 December 2014.