Chasen's Frilled Tree Frog
Kurixalus chaseni
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyRhacophoridae (Old World Tree Frogs)
- GenusKurixalus
- SpeciesKurixalus chaseni (Chasen's Frilled Tree Frog)
About the Chasen's Frilled Tree Frog
Kurixalus chaseni, the frilled tree frog or Malay frilled tree frog, is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand, where it has been observed between 0 and 500 meters above sea level.
This frog has been found in forests primary forest and long-growing secondary forest. This frog is known in swampy areas with water stagnant water. Scientists believe this frog can tolerate some level of habitat disturbance. It has been seen by roadsides.
Scientists classify this frog as at least concern of extinction because of its large range, which includes protected parks, and presumed large population. What threat it faces comes from habitat loss associated with deforestation associated with forest concession and palm oil cultivation
Matsui M; Kawahara Y; Eto K; Hamidy A; Ahmad N; Hossman MYB (2018). "Distinct species status of Kurixalus chaseni (Rhacophoridae, Anura) as revealed by mitochondrial phylogeny". Alytes. 36: 170–177. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Chasen's Frilled 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 | Tanjung Puting National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 2 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 4 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 5 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 6 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 7 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Chasen's Frilled Tree Frog in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Chasen's Frilled Tree Frog sighting in Danum Valley Conservation Area, based on 18 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Chasen's Frilled Tree Frog in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
April has the highest sighting rate for Chasen's Frilled Tree Frog in Danum Valley Conservation Area in our monthly data.