Golden-legged Bush Frog

Philautus aurantium

''Philautus aurantium'' is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to Borneo and found in the Mount Kinabalu region in Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysia.
A Golden-legged Bush Frog (Philautus aurantium) looking attentive This little frog really does have golden (well, yellowish) legs, but only on the inner surfaces, and thus not visible in this picture. Geotagged,Malaysia,Philautus aurantium,Winter

Appearance

''Philautus aurantium'' are relatively small frogs growing to 30 mm in snout–vent length. The body is sand coloured with black spots scattered along flanks, on posterior part of dorsum, and on legs. It has pale orange groin and ventral side of thighs. Tympanum is indistinct.

Status

Its natural habitats are primary montane and submontane forests 750–1,000 m asl. Males call from shrubs and small trees 2–4 metres above the ground. It is threatened by habitat loss caused by clear-cutting. It is present in the Kinabalu National Park.

Habitat

Its natural habitats are primary montane and submontane forests 750–1,000 m asl. Males call from shrubs and small trees 2–4 metres above the ground. It is threatened by habitat loss caused by clear-cutting. It is present in the Kinabalu National Park.

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Status: Endangered
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAmphibia
OrderAnura
FamilyRhacophoridae
GenusPhilautus
SpeciesP. aurantium
Photographed in
Malaysia