Golden-legged Bush Frog
Philautus aurantium
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyRhacophoridae (Old World Tree Frogs)
- GenusPhilautus (shrub frogs)
- SpeciesPhilautus aurantium (Golden-legged Bush Frog)
About the Golden-legged Bush Frog
Philautus aurantium (common names: Mendolong bubble-nest frog, golden-legged bush frog) is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to Borneo and found in the Mount Kinabalu region in Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysia. Philautus gunungensis is sometimes considered its subspecies, Philautus aurantium gunungensis.
Philautus aurantium are relatively small frogs growing to 30 mm (1.2 in) in snout–vent length. The body is sand coloured with black spots scattered along flanks, on posterior part of dorsum, and on legs. It has pale orange groin and ventral side of thighs. Tympanum is indistinct.
Its natural habitats are primary montane and submontane forests 750–1,000 m (2,460–3,280 ft) asl. Males call from shrubs and small trees 2–4 metres above the ground. It is threatened by habitat loss caused by clear-cutting. It is present in the Kinabalu National Park. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Golden-legged Bush Frog in Kinabalu 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 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Golden-legged Bush Frog in Kinabalu Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Golden-legged Bush Frog sighting in Kinabalu Park, based on 49 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Golden-legged Bush Frog in Kinabalu Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Golden-legged Bush Frog in Kinabalu Park in our monthly data.