Montane Large-eyed Litter Frog
Leptobrachium montanum
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyMegophryidae (Asian Toads)
- GenusLeptobrachium (Litter Toads)
- SpeciesLeptobrachium montanum (Montane Large-eyed Litter Frog)
About the Montane Large-eyed Litter Frog
Leptobrachium montanum is a species of frog from the family Megophryidae. It is endemic to Borneo and is, as currently defined, found in Kalimantan (Indonesia), Sabah and Sarawak (Malaysia), and Labi, Belait (Brunei). However, the nominal Leptobrachium montanum is a composed of more than one lineage. Available information mostly refers to this composite rather than the "true" Leptobrachium montanum. Common names montane large-eyed litter frog, mountain spadefoot toad, and mountain litter frog have been coined for it.
The holotype of Leptobrachium montanum is an adult female measuring 63 mm (2.5 in) in snout–vent length (SVL). Two adult males and four females representing "Leptobrachium montanum lineage 1" measure 56–57 mm (2.2–2.2 in) and females 49–72 mm (1.9–2.8 in) SVL, respectively. This lineage from southeastern Kalimantan is believed to represent the "true" Leptobrachium montanum. The dorsum is brown above, mimicking dead leaves. The head is broad. The eyes are big.
male advertisement call is a loud "quak". The tadpoles are large and possess a strong tail with well-developed tail fin. They reach a total length of 70 mm (2.8 in) or even more. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Montane Large-eyed Litter 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 Montane Large-eyed Litter Frog in Kinabalu Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Montane Large-eyed Litter Frog sighting in Kinabalu Park, based on 82 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Montane Large-eyed Litter Frog in Kinabalu Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Montane Large-eyed Litter Frog in Kinabalu Park in our monthly data.