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A Northern Torrent Frog (Meristogenys orphnocnemis) pondering fate These were the most common frogs in the lowland rainforest of Kinabalu Park, or at least the most easily found. Geotagged,Malaysia,Meristogenys orphnocnemis,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

A Northern Torrent Frog (Meristogenys orphnocnemis) pondering fate

These were the most common frogs in the lowland rainforest of Kinabalu Park, or at least the most easily found.

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Meristogenys orphnocnemis is a species of frog in the family Ranidae, sometimes known as the Northern Torrent Frog, Sabah Borneo Frog or Dusky-footed Torrent Frog. It is endemic to Borneo and found in the mountains of Sabah , Brunei, and East Kalimantan .
Its natural habitats are hilly lowland rainforest, also occurring in slightly disturbed forests. Tadpoles live in clear, rocky forest streams where they cling to rocks in strong currents. Siltation of streams caused by deforestation is a threat.. more

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Uploaded Sep 6, 2018. Captured Mar 2, 2018 23:48 in 5, Jalan Poring, 89300 Ranau, Sabah, Malaysia.
  • PENTAX K-3 II
  • f/16.0
  • 1/180s
  • ISO200
  • 50mm