Montane Large-eyed Litter Frog

Leptobrachium montanum

Leptobrachium montanum is a species of frog from the family Megophryidae. It is endemic to Borneo and is, as currently defined, found in Kalimantan , Sabah and Sarawak , and Labi, Belait . However, the nominal ''Leptobrachium montanum'' is a composed of more than one lineage. Available information mostly refers to this composite rather than the "true" ''Leptobrachium montanum''. Common names montane large-eyed litter frog, mountain spadefoot toad, and mountain litter frog have been coined for it.
A Montane Large-eyed Litter Frog (Leptobrachium montanum) looking extremely surprised They aren't called "large-eyed" for nothing! Geotagged,Leptobrachium montanum,Malaysia,Winter

Appearance

The holotype of ''Leptobrachium montanum'' is an adult female measuring 63 mm in snout–vent length . Two adult males and four females representing "''Leptobrachium montanum'' lineage 1" measure 56–57 mm and females 49–72 mm SVL, respectively. This lineage from southeastern Kalimantan is believed to represent the "true" ''Leptobrachium montanum''. The dorsum is brown above, mimicking dead leaves. The head is broad. The eyes are big.

male advertisement call is a loud "quak".

The tadpoles are large and possess a strong tail with well-developed tail fin. They reach a total length of 70 mm or even more.

Status

Its natural habitats are submontane and montane forests at elevations of 900–1,800 m above sea level. While adults and juveniles can roam widely through forests, breeding takes place in small to medium-sized mountain streams with rocky stream bed. The tadpoles prefer quiet stream sections.

''Leptobrachium montanum'' is threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation. It occurs in many protected areas.

Habitat

Its natural habitats are submontane and montane forests at elevations of 900–1,800 m above sea level. While adults and juveniles can roam widely through forests, breeding takes place in small to medium-sized mountain streams with rocky stream bed. The tadpoles prefer quiet stream sections.

''Leptobrachium montanum'' is threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation. It occurs in many protected areas.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAmphibia
OrderAnura
FamilyMegophryidae
GenusLeptobrachium
SpeciesL. montanum
Photographed in
Malaysia