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Kaloula pulchra
| Family Name: | Microhylidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Amphibian) |
| Common Name: | Banded Bull Frog |
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Description
| Description | Body rotund, head relatively small, hind limbs short and slender. Tips of fingers and toes expanded and with blunt tips. Back grey or brown with a pair of black-edged, broad pale yellow or orange stripes along the sides, and a pale yellow or orange band on top of the head between the eyes. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | The calls are usually heard before and after heavy rain. Can be found on tree trunks. Usually inhabiting built-up areas. |
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| Habitats | Urban, Parks & Gardens, Terrestrial |
| Nature Reserves | Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Central Catchment Nature Reserve, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve |
Status
| Species Status | Exotic / Introduced |
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| Conservation Status | Common |
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References
| References | Baker, N. & Lim, K. 2008. Wild animals of Singapore. Singapore: Draco Publishing and Distribution Pte Ltd. 180pp |
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