Charming Tree Frog
Feihyla kajau
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyRhacophoridae (Old World Tree Frogs)
- GenusFeihyla
- SpeciesFeihyla kajau (Charming Tree Frog)
About the Charming Tree Frog
Feihyla kajau, also known as the Dring's flying frog, white-eared tree frog, and white-eared jelly-nest frog, is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to Borneo and found in all major jurisdictions of the island Kalimantan (Indonesia), Sabah and Sarawak (Malaysia), and Brunei. The specific name kajau is Berawan for "charming".
Males grow to 20 mm (0.8 in) in snout–vent length while females can reach larger sizes. The body is slender. The snout is very short and blunt. The tympanum is small and inconspicuous. The finger and toe tips are broadly rounded. The outer fingers have basal webbing the toes are half-webbed. Skin is dorsally finely shagreened. The dorsum is green above, abruptly ending at flanks, and brown posteriorly in the pelvic region, scattered white dots above. The venter is white anteriorly and transparent posteriorly. The iris is silvery below and golden above, with some dark reticulation and golden ring around pupil that is horizontally oval.
The male advertisement call is soft and high-pitched. Dorsum of tadpoles is brown with scattering of light bronze pigmentation on trunk and forehead. Underside of the tadpole is transparent... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Charming Tree Frog in Danum Valley Conservation Area
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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 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Charming Tree Frog in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Charming Tree Frog sighting in Danum Valley Conservation Area, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Charming Tree Frog in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
January has the highest sighting rate for Charming Tree Frog in Danum Valley Conservation Area in our monthly data.