Green Bush Frog
Philautus bunitus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyRhacophoridae (Old World Tree Frogs)
- GenusPhilautus (shrub frogs)
- SpeciesPhilautus bunitus (Green Bush Frog)
About the Green Bush Frog
Philautus bunitus is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to Malaysian Borneo and inhabits subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and is threatened by habitat loss.
Relatively large sized adults (SVL of male: up to 41 mm; female up to 46 mm). Stocky in habit. Finger tips with rounded discs. Webbing in the base of fingers rudimentary. Supratympanic fold distinct. Hind feet with moderate webbing. Toe tips with dilated discs. Skin sparsely granular on dorsum. Small spinular projections on upper eyelids. Ventral side granular. Coloration variable. Generally green with black spots or stripes. Venter uniformly lemon yellow turning bright orange towards the vent. Iris brownish with black vermiculations. Inner and outer sides of thigh and tarsus bright orange.
It occurs in Mount Kinabalu in western Sabah. It is restricted to elevations of 1000 to 1900 m amsl. It tends to perch 2–5 meters above ground level, so people tend to hear this frog rather that see it. In some areas, this frog is part of ecotourism.
Scientists believe this frog undergoes... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Green 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 Green Bush Frog in Kinabalu Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Green Bush Frog sighting in Kinabalu Park, based on 57 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Green Bush Frog in Kinabalu Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Green Bush Frog in Kinabalu Park in our monthly data.