Peters' Bubble-Nest Frog
Philautus petersi
Silhouette: Michael Scroggie, from original photograph by John Bettaso, USFWS (original photograph in public domain). · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyRhacophoridae (Old World Tree Frogs)
- GenusPhilautus (shrub frogs)
- SpeciesPhilautus petersi (Peters' Bubble-Nest Frog)
About the Peters' Bubble-Nest Frog
Philautus petersi is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and possibly Brunei. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
It is threatened by habitat loss. Sound recordings of Philautus petersi at BioAcoustica Amphibian and Reptiles of Peninsular Malaysia - Philautus petersi Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Peters' Bubble-Nest 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 | |
| 2 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Peters' Bubble-Nest Frog in Kinabalu Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Peters' Bubble-Nest Frog sighting in Kinabalu Park, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Peters' Bubble-Nest Frog in Kinabalu Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Peters' Bubble-Nest Frog in Kinabalu Park in our monthly data.