Chasen's Frilled Tree Frog
Kurixalus chaseni
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyRhacophoridae (Old World Tree Frogs)
- GenusKurixalus
- SpeciesKurixalus chaseni (Chasen's Frilled Tree Frog)
About the Chasen's Frilled Tree Frog
Kurixalus chaseni, the frilled tree frog or Malay frilled tree frog, is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand, where it has been observed between 0 and 500 meters above sea level.
This frog has been found in forests primary forest and long-growing secondary forest. This frog is known in swampy areas with water stagnant water. Scientists believe this frog can tolerate some level of habitat disturbance. It has been seen by roadsides.
Scientists classify this frog as at least concern of extinction because of its large range, which includes protected parks, and presumed large population. What threat it faces comes from habitat loss associated with deforestation associated with forest concession and palm oil cultivation
Matsui M; Kawahara Y; Eto K; Hamidy A; Ahmad N; Hossman MYB (2018). "Distinct species status of Kurixalus chaseni (Rhacophoridae, Anura) as revealed by mitochondrial phylogeny". Alytes. 36: 170–177. Wikipedia →
Closest Relatives at Sepilok
Brown-Striped Tree Frog
Polypedates macrotis
File-eared Tree Frog
Polypedates otilophus
Harlequin Tree Frog
Rhacophorus pardalis
Common Tree Frog
Polypedates leucomystax
Peter's Tree Frog
Nyctixalus pictus
Brown Tree Frog
Leptomantis harrissoni
Malaysian Flying Frog
Leptomantis rufipes
Banded Tree Frog
Leptomantis fasciatus
Common Indian Toad
Duttaphrynus melanostictus
Rough-sided frog
Pulchrana glandulosa
Green Paddy Frog
Hylarana erythraea
Lowland Litter Frog
Leptobrachium abbotti
Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tanjung Puting National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 2 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 4 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 5 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 6 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 7 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Chasen's Frilled Tree Frog in Sepilok?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Chasen's Frilled Tree Frog sighting in Sepilok, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Chasen's Frilled Tree Frog in Sepilok?
February has the highest sighting rate for Chasen's Frilled Tree Frog in Sepilok in our monthly data.