Inger's Tree Frog

About the Inger's Tree Frog

Rhacophorus robertingeri is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae endemic to Vietnam. First found in the Annamite Mountains of Vietnam, it is now known from mountain areas between Hà Giang or Nghệ An Province in the north and Gia Lai or Bình Thuận Province in the south, depending on the source. This species can be differentiated from its congeners based on the pointed projection at the tibiotarsal articulation, as well as coloration.

The specific name robertingeri honors Robert F. Inger, famous American zoologist from the Field Museum of Natural History. Adult males measure 36–44 mm (1.4–1.7 in) and females 49–58 mm (1.9–2.3 in) in snout–vent length. The habitus is stocky with relatively large and broad head. The snout is sharply pointed. The tympanum is distinct. The fingers have large discs; those of the toes are smaller. Basal webbing is present. Dorsal skin is generally smooth. The dorsum has variable color and patterning. The coloration is dominated by yellow-and red-brown tones. There are orange, cream, white and dark brown spots. The ventrum is can be light gray, cream, or ivory color. It may be immaculate or have pronounced. Wikipedia →