Saffron Bellied Frog

Chaperina fusca

''Chaperina fusca'' is a species of frog in the Microhylidae family. It is monotypic within the genus ''Chaperina''.

It is found on the Malay Peninsula , in Borneo and in the Philippines . It is abundant in Borneo but uncommon on the Malay Peninsula and patchily distributed in the Philippines.
Chaperina fusca - the Borneo frog Chaperina fusca are small frogs: males measure 18–21 mm (0.71–0.83 in) in snout–vent length and females 20–26 mm (0.79–1.02 in). They are black above with minute white, light blue, or greenish spots. The skin is smooth with scattered tubercles; they have a sharp dermal projection on elbows and heel Chaperina fusca,Geotagged,Malaysia,Saffron Bellied Frog,Summer

Appearance

''Chaperina fusca'' are small frogs: males measure 18–21 mm in snout–vent length and females 20–26 mm . They are black above with minute white, light blue, or greenish spots. The skin is smooth with scattered tubercles; they have a sharp dermal projection on elbows and heel.

These frogs are active after rainfall on forest floor and low vegetation; they are good climbers.
Tiny Frog This was a tiny frog, less than 2 cm in size, with interesting dark brown colour on the body and light brown on all the 4 legs. Chaperina fusca,Fall,Frog,Geotagged,Malaysia,Matang narrow-mouthed frog,Microhyla borneensis,Tawau

Status

Its natural habitats are primary lowland and montane rainforests as well as edge habitats; it has also been found in rural gardens. It breeds in small, temporary water bodies rich in decaying organic matter.

Threats to this species include deforestation, habitat conversion to agriculture, and pollution.
Saffron Bellied Frog - Chaperina fusca Saffron Bellied Frog - Chaperina fusca are small frogs: males measure 18–21 mm (0.71–0.83 in) in snout–vent length and females 20–26 mm (0.79–1.02 in). They are black above with minute white, light blue, or greenish spots. The skin is smooth with scattered tubercles; they have a sharp dermal projection on elbows and heel. These frogs are active after rainfall on forest floor and low vegetation; they are good climbers Chaperina fusca,Fall,Frog,Geotagged,Malaysia,Saffron Bellied Frog,Tawau,sabah

Habitat

Its natural habitats are primary lowland and montane rainforests as well as edge habitats; it has also been found in rural gardens. It breeds in small, temporary water bodies rich in decaying organic matter.

Threats to this species include deforestation, habitat conversion to agriculture, and pollution.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAmphibia
OrderAnura
FamilyMicrohylidae
GenusChaperina
SpeciesC. fusca
Photographed in
Malaysia