Rough Guardian Frog
Limnonectes finchi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyDicroglossidae (Fork-tongued Frogs)
- GenusLimnonectes
- SpeciesLimnonectes finchi (Rough Guardian Frog)
About the Rough Guardian Frog
Limnonectes finchi, Finch's wart frog, is a species of frog in the family Dicroglossidae endemic to Sabah, Malaysia, but it might well occur in adjacent Kalimantan. Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests. The main potential threat to this species is habitat loss caused by conversion of forests to oil palm plantations. L. finchi shows some parental care: male frogs guard eggs and carry the tadpoles to small rain pools on the forest floor where the rest of larval development occurs. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rough Guardian 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 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 4 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rough Guardian Frog in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Rough Guardian Frog sighting in Danum Valley Conservation Area, based on 18 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rough Guardian Frog in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
July has the highest sighting rate for Rough Guardian Frog in Danum Valley Conservation Area in our monthly data.