Smooth-Fingered Narrow-mouthed Frog
Kaloula baleata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyMicrohylidae (Narrow-mouthed Frogs)
- GenusKaloula (Asian Narrowmouth Frogs)
- SpeciesKaloula baleata (Smooth-Fingered Narrow-mouthed Frog)
About the Smooth-Fingered Narrow-mouthed Frog
Kaloula baleata, the flower pot toad or sometimes the smooth-fingered narrow-mouthed frog, is a species of narrow-mouthed toad. It is native to India, Borneo, Indochinese Peninsula, Java, Malay Peninsula and Philippines where it lives in lowland rainforests and is tolerant of disturbed sites. The IUCN lists it as being of "Least Concern".
The smooth-fingered narrow-mouthed frog is a stout animal with a rounded body. Females average a snout-to-vent length of 65 millimetres (2.6 in) and males are a little smaller. The hind limbs are short and the digits of the hands have spoon-shaped tips while the toes are webbed. The colour is dark brown but many white-tipped tubercles give it a rough, speckled appearance. In individuals from Java, there is a brick red spot in the groin region whereas other populations have a yellow spot in this location.
This frog is native to the mainland of Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, Nusa Tenggara, Sulawesi, southern Thailand, and the Philippines. Its habitat is primary and secondary rainforest up to an altitude of about 800 metres (2,600 ft) and it can tolerate some disturbance of its environment. It also occurs on... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Smooth-Fingered Narrow-mouthed 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 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Way Kambas National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 3 | Bali Barat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 4 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 5 | Komodo National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 6 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 7 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Smooth-Fingered Narrow-mouthed Frog in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Smooth-Fingered Narrow-mouthed Frog sighting in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary, based on 31 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Smooth-Fingered Narrow-mouthed Frog in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary?
January has the highest sighting rate for Smooth-Fingered Narrow-mouthed Frog in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary in our monthly data.