Green-spotted Foot-flagging Frog

About the Green-spotted Foot-flagging Frog

Staurois tuberilinguis (common names: Borneo splash frog, green-spotted rock frog) is a semi-aquatic amphibian of the true frog family (Ranidae). This diurnal and crepuscular frog is also commonly associated with its very close relative Staurois parvus (common name: Borneo rock frog). In fact, many do not consider the two species to be taxonomically separate. This species is commonly found within the tropical rainforests of on Borneo, Malaysia next to fast-flowing rivers and streams. Due to the frog's noisy choice of habitat, S. parvus are well-known for their multi-modal system of communication that combines acoustic calls with visual display signals. S. parvus seems to be in decline in part of its range, but overall is listed as being of "least concern" in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. It is threatened by habitat loss, especially by deforestation and sedimentation of streams.

S. parvus tadpoles possess a strongly depressed body with small subcutaneous eyes, tiny external nares, a vermiform appearance with a long tail and reduced fins, and nearly pigmentless skin. Compared to S. tuberilinguis, the two tadpoles are nearly indistinguishable... Wikipedia →