Capped Frog
Limnonectes gyldenstolpei
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyDicroglossidae (Fork-tongued Frogs)
- GenusLimnonectes
- SpeciesLimnonectes gyldenstolpei (Capped Frog)
About the Capped Frog
Limnonectes gyldenstolpei (common name: Gyldenstolpe's frog) is a species of frog in the family Dicroglossidae. It is found in northern Thailand, Laos, and southwestern Cambodia. Limnonectes gyldenstolpei has been recorded throughout much of Thailand, northeastern Lao, southwestern Cambodia (including Phnom Samkos Wildlife Sanctuary), and central Vietnam. It has recently also been recorded from the Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park in central Vietnam.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, moist montane forest, rivers, and intermittent rivers. It is not considered threatened by the IUCN. https://bangkokherps.wordpress.com/frogs/gyldenstolpes-frog/ Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Capped Frog in Khao Yai 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 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Capped Frog in Khao Yai National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Capped Frog sighting in Khao Yai National Park, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Capped Frog in Khao Yai National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Capped Frog in Khao Yai National Park in our monthly data.