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Microhyla fissipes
| Family Name: | Microhylidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Amphibian) |
| Common Name: | East Asian Ornate Chorus Frog |
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Description
| Size | 2.5 cm |
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| Description | Head small and pointed, hind limbs long and slender. Body triangular in shape. Olive brown back and sides, with a broad pale stripes running along each side of the body, and a pale oblique streak behind each eye. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Nocturnal, terrestrial, feeds on insects. Lays eggs in muddy puddles. |
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| Habitats | Forest, Terrestrial |
| Distribution | In Singapore, occurs in Pulau Tekong. Distributed in Japan, China, Indochina, the Malay Peninsula, and Sumatra. |
| Nature Areas | Pulau Tekong |
Status
| Species Status | Exotic / Introduced |
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References
| References | Baker, N. & Lim, K. 2012. Wild animals of Singapore. Singapore: Draco Publishing and Distribution Pte Ltd. 180pp Lim, K.P. & Lim, L.K. 1992. A Guide to the Amphibians & Reptiles of Singapore. Singapore: Singapore Science Centre. 160pp |
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