Lowland Litter Frog
Leptobrachium abbotti
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyMegophryidae (Asian Toads)
- GenusLeptobrachium (Litter Toads)
- SpeciesLeptobrachium abbotti (Lowland Litter Frog)
About the Lowland Litter Frog
Leptobrachium abbotti, or Lowland Litter Frog, is a species of amphibian in the family Megophryidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.
A stocky, frog with a broad head, large eyes, short, slender legs and feet without webbing. Males reach 75 mm with females up to 95 mm. Head, back, and sides are brown or black while the belly is marked with white and black mottling. Individuals from Sarawak may have a gray or white belly without markings.
Tadpoles can reach a length of 75-90 mm by metamorphosis. Tadpoles are pale brown or straw-colored initially, but gradually darken to a medium brown. Over time, the tadpoles develop black spots on their tails and bodies (Inger and Stuebing 1997), with a black spot always present at the junction of the trunk and tail. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Lowland Litter Frog in Kinabalu Park
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Leptobrachella gracilis
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Polypedates otilophus
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 4 | Tanjung Puting National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Lowland Litter Frog in Kinabalu Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Lowland Litter Frog sighting in Kinabalu Park, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Lowland Litter Frog in Kinabalu Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Lowland Litter Frog in Kinabalu Park in our monthly data.