Alcalus baluensis explained

Alcalus baluensis is a species of frog in the family Ceratobatrachidae. It is endemic to northern and western Borneo. Its common name is Balu eastern frog or dwarf mountain frog. It was placed in the family Dicroglossidae before being transferred to Ceratobatrachidae in 2015.[1]

Description

Alcalus baluensis are small but stocky frogs. They typically measure 21mm25mm in snout–vent length. Tympanic ring is visible.[2]

Habitat and conservation

Its natural habitats are lowland and mid-elevation primary rainforests. It occurs on the forest floor in leaf litter and along stream banks. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alcalus baluensis (Boulenger, 1896) . Frost, Darrel R. . 2015 . Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0 . American Museum of Natural History . 1 August 2015.
  2. Web site: Ingerana baluensis (Dwarf Mountain Frog) . Haas, A. . Hertwig, S.T. . Das, I. . 2014 . Frogs of Borneo . 1 August 2015.