Small-eared Shrub Frog

Small-eared Shrub Frog

Pseudophilautus microtympanum

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Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered Endemic
Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
at Sinharaja Forest Reserve
1 Verified sightings at Sinharaja Forest Reserve From 2019 to 2026
1 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
🌅 Crepuscular When it's spotted at dawn and dusk

About the Small-eared Shrub Frog

Pseudophilautus microtympanum, also known as Gunther's bubble-nest frog or small-eared shrub frog, is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to the central hills of Sri Lanka. Its natural habitat are both closed and open canopy habitats. Sub-adults and juveniles are more often found in grassland and disturbed habitats, whereas adult frogs are usually found in closed-canopy habitats. It is threatened by habitat loss, agrochemical pollution, and the desiccation of its habitat. Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Sinharaja Forest Reserve

Sharp-snouted Shrub Frog
EN Endemic

Sharp-snouted Shrub Frog

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Pseudophilautus cuspis

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible
Common Shrub Frog
VU Endemic

Common Shrub Frog

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Pseudophilautus popularis

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible
Schneider's shrub frog
VU Endemic

Schneider's shrub frog

🌅 Crepuscular Amphibian

Pseudophilautus schneideri

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible
Hollow-snouted Shrub Frog
VU

Hollow-snouted Shrub Frog

🌅 Crepuscular Amphibian

Pseudophilautus cavirostris

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Grubby Shrub Frog
VU Endemic

Grubby Shrub Frog

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Pseudophilautus sordidus

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Orange-canthal Shrub Frog
VU Endemic

Orange-canthal Shrub Frog

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Pseudophilautus stictomerus

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Reticulate tree frog
VU Endemic

Reticulate tree frog

🌙 Nocturnal Amphibian

Pseudophilautus reticulatus

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Cheeky Shrub Frog
Endemic

Cheeky Shrub Frog

🌙 Nocturnal Amphibian

Pseudophilautus procax

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Leaf-dwelling Shrub Frog
VU Endemic

Leaf-dwelling Shrub Frog

🌙 Nocturnal Amphibian

Pseudophilautus folicola

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Side-striped Shrub Frog
VU Endemic

Side-striped Shrub Frog

☀️🌙 Day & Night Amphibian

Pseudophilautus pleurotaenia

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Poppy's Shrub Frog
CR Endemic

Poppy's Shrub Frog

🌙 Nocturnal Amphibian

Pseudophilautus poppiae

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Golden Shrub Frog
EN Endemic

Golden Shrub Frog

🌙 Nocturnal Amphibian

Pseudophilautus auratus

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Sinharaja Forest Reserve 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
Insufficient data

More parks will be added in future updates.

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