Theloderma licin
| Theloderma licin | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Rhacophoridae |
| Genus: | Theloderma |
| Species: | T. licin
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| Binomial name | |
| Theloderma licin (McLeod and Norhayati, 2007)
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Theloderma licin, also known as the smooth frog and the white-backed bug-eyed frog, is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae found in peninsular Malaysia, southern Thailand, and Indonesia's Sumatra island.[2][3][4][5] It inhabits lowland to montane forests. It can be found in water filled tree holes, bamboo cuts, or man-made objects like metal pipes.
Appearance
[edit]The adult male frog measures about 28.0 – 30.1 mm in snout-vent length and the adult female 27.5 – 31.2 mm long. The skin of the dorsum is white-brown with darker spots and marks. The chin is brown. The iris is red in color.[4]
Etymology
[edit]Scientists named this frog licin from the Malay language word for "smooth." This is because the frog has smooth skin.[4]
Young
[edit]Scientists infer that this frog breeds in water-filled tree holes like its congeners.[1]
Habitat and range
[edit]Theloderma licin has been recorded from the following locations mostly in Malaysia, and also in Thailand and Indonesia. It has been observed between 82 and 193 meters above sea level.[2][6][5][7]
- Taman Negara Resort, Kuala Tahan, Taman Negara National Park, Pahang State
- Lakum Forest Reserve, Pahang State
- Bukit Rengit and Kuala Gandah, Pahang State
- Pulau Perhentian, Pahang State
- Ulu Muda Forest Reserve, Kedah State
- Sungai Lasor base camp, Ulu Muda Forest Reserve, Kedah State
- Ampang Forest Reserve and Raja Muda Forest Reserve, Selangor State
- Kenaboi Forest Reserve, Negeri Sembilan State
- Khao Lu-ang National Park, Nakhon Si Thamarat Province, Thailand
- Isau-Isau Wildlife Reserve, South Sumatra, Indonesia
- Lembah Harau Nature Reserve, West Sumatra, Indonesia
- Muara Labuh, Kerinci Seblat National Park, West Sumatra, Indonesia
- Hutan Harapan, Jambi, Indonesia
Threats
[edit]The IUCN classifies this frog as at least concern of extinction because of its large range and tolerance to habitat disruption.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c David McLeod, Norhayati Ahmad (2008). "Theloderma licin". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2008: e.T136024A4232356. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T136024A4232356.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ a b Frost, Darrel R. "Theloderma licin McLeod and Norhayati, 2007". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ "Theloderma licin McLeod and Norhayati, 2007". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ a b c McLeod DS; Ahmad N (2007). "A new species of Theloderma (Anura: Rhacophoridae) from southern Thailand and peninsular Malaysia". Russian J. Herpet (Full text). 14: 65–72. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ a b Yustian, Indra; Iqbal, Muhammad; Tanjung, Rhamdhon Dorojatun; Pormansyah; Pragustiandi, Guntur; Saputra, Rio Firman; Setiawan, Arum; Puspito, Martialis (5 July 2023). "Fourth report of the White-backed Bug-eyed Frog, Theloderma licin (Anura: Rhacophoridae), from Sumatra, Indonesia". Herpetology Notes. 16: 497–500.
- ^ David McLeod; Norhayati Ahmad (2008). "Theloderma licin". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2008: e.T136024A4232356. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T136024A4232356.en. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- ^ Tanjung, RD; Kusrini, MD; Mardiastuti, A; Yustian, I; Setiawan, A; Iqbal, M (December 2023). "Amphibian community structure in Isau-Isau Wildlife Reserve, South Sumatra, Indonesia". Biodiversitas. 24 (12): 6836–6843. doi:10.13057/biodiv/d241244. eISSN 2085-4722. ISSN 1412-033X.
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