Microhyla berdmorei explained

Microhyla berdmorei, commonly known as Berdmore's chorus frog, Berdmore's narrow-mouthed frog, Burmese microhylid frog, large pygmy frog, and Pegu rice frog, is a species of narrow-mouthed frog found in eastern India, Bangladesh, southernmost China (Yunnan), Mainland Southeast Asia as well as Borneo and Sumatra. Frogs from Bangladesh probably represent an unnamed species.[1]

Description

Male Microhyla berdmorei grow to a snout–vent length of 25mm28mm and females to 27mm45mm. They have a characteristic yellowish belly.[2] They have relatively long legs and can make impressive jumps. Tadpoles are up to 23mm in length.[3]

Habitat

Microhyla berdmorei inhabits various types of moist evergreen forest. It is generally associated with hilly regions and often found near streams. Breeding mainly takes place in still pools. Male frogs form large choruses. It is a common species in suitable habitat (though not in Borneo).[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Microhyla berdmorei (Blyth, 1856) . Frost, Darrel R. . 2014 . Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0 . American Museum of Natural History . 12 May 2014.
  2. Web site: Microhyla berdmorei . Amphibians and Reptiles of Peninsular Malaysia . 12 May 2014.
  3. Web site: Microhyla berdmorei (Berdmore's Narrow-mouthed Frog) . Haas, A. . Hertwig, S.T. . Das, I. . 2013 . Frogs of Borneo — The frogs of East Malaysia and their larval forms: an online photographic guide. Version 1.3. (30. May 2013) . 12 May 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100328233154/http://frogsofborneo.org/Families/microhylidae/berdmorei/berdmorei.html . 28 March 2010 .