Brown Tree Frog
Leptomantis harrissoni
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyRhacophoridae (Old World Tree Frogs)
- GenusLeptomantis
- SpeciesLeptomantis harrissoni (Brown Tree Frog)
About the Brown Tree Frog
Leptomantis harrissoni, common name Harrisson's flying frog or brown tree frog, is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to northern Borneo. This species is widely distributed in northern Borneo and occurs in Sarawak and Sabah (Malaysia), Brunei, and northern Kalimantan (Indonesia).
Its natural habitat is primary or old secondary lowland rainforests in both flat and hilly terrain below 350 m of elevation. It is threatened by habitat loss. Leptomantis harrissoni can reach a length of about 50 millimetres (2.0 in) in males, of about 70 millimetres (2.8 in) in females. These medium-sized frogs have an angular and pointed snout and well developed dark hand webbing. They are basically brown.
Tadpoles can reach a length of about 40 millimetres (1.6 in), They have a well developed and rather pointed tail fin, an ovoid body and a short snout. The basic color is dark brown. Leptomantis harrissoni spends most of its life high up in the forest. Males call for breeding in water-containing holes located in the trunks of trees. Eggs are laid in a foam nest attached to the bark above said tree holes.
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Recent sightings of Brown Tree Frog in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary
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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 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 4 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Brown Tree Frog in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Brown Tree Frog sighting in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Brown Tree Frog in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary?
December has the highest sighting rate for Brown Tree Frog in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary in our monthly data.