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Hylarana laterimaculata
| Family Name: | Ranidae |
| Synonyms: | [blank], Pulchrana, laterimaculata |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Amphibian) |
| Common Name: | Masked Rough-Sided Frog |
Name
Description
| Size | 4.5 cm SVL |
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| Description | Previously confused with Rana baramica. Dorsal surface brown with dark blotches, ventral surface pale coloured. Ear drum black. Upper lip white. Skin on back and sides warty, long and slender hind limbs, with tips of digits not flattened. Its call is a high-pitched "yip-yip-yip" and can be heard in the evening. Tadpoles are elongated and reddish. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Nocturnal, terrestrial. Feeds on insects. Often occurs with H. Baramica. |
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| Habitats | Freshwater Swamp Forest |
| Distribution | Distributed in the Malay Peninsula and Borneo. |
| Nature Reserves | Central Catchment Nature Reserve |
| Nature Areas | Pulau Tekong |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Uncommon |
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References
| References | Baker, N. & Lim, K. 2012. Wild animals of Singapore. Singapore: Draco Publishing and Distribution Pte Ltd. 180pp |
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