Butler's Ricefrog
Microhyla butleri
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyMicrohylidae (Narrow-mouthed Frogs)
- GenusMicrohyla (Rice Frogs)
- SpeciesMicrohyla butleri (Butler's Ricefrog)
About the Butler's Ricefrog
The painted chorus frog (Microhyla butleri), also commonly known as Butler's narrow-mouthed toad, Butler's pigmy frog, Butler's rice frog, Butler's ricefrog, noisy frog or tubercled pygmy frog, is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae. It is found in northeast India, Myanmar, southern China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Peninsular Malaysia, and Singapore.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, swamps, intermittent freshwater marshes, arable land, plantations, rural gardens, ponds, open excavations, and irrigated land. It is not considered threatened by the IUCN.
Microhyla butleri have skin that is smooth or with small smooth warts above. They are brownish on their back, pale reddish on the sides and limbs, and whitish beneath. Male Microhyla butleri grow to a snout-vent length of 21–23 mm (0.83–0.91 in) and females to 23–26 mm (0.91–1.02 in).
Microhyla butleri has recently been added to the 'Bukit Timah Nature Reserve (BTNR) checklist in 2019. Amphibian and... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Butler's Ricefrog in Cat Tien National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cat Tien National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 2 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 3 | Cuc Phuong National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 4 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 5 | Khao Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 6 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Butler's Ricefrog in Cat Tien National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Butler's Ricefrog sighting in Cat Tien National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Butler's Ricefrog in Cat Tien National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Butler's Ricefrog in Cat Tien National Park in our monthly data.