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Microhyla heymonsi

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Kingdom  Animalia
Order  Anura
Genus  Microhyla
Higher classification  Microhyla
Phylum  Chordata
Family  Microhylidae
Scientific name  Microhyla heymonsi
Rank  Species
Microhyla heymonsi Darkside Narrowmouth Frog Reptiles and Amphibians of Bangkok

Similar  Painted chorus frog, Microhyla ornata, Frog, Amphibians, Microhyla

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Microhyla heymonsi (commonly known as the dark-sided chorus frog or the Taiwan rice frog) is a species of narrow-mouthed frog found in northeastern India, southern China, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia south to the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra as well as the Great Nicobar Island. It was originally described from Taiwan.

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Microhyla heymonsi Darkside Narrowmouth Frog Reptiles and Amphibians of Bangkok

As microhylids in general, Microhyla heymonsi is a small frog: males reach 16–21 mm (0.63–0.83 in) and females 22–26 mm (0.87–1.02 in) in snout-vent length. The dorsal colour is pinkish or greyish above with a black lateral band extending from the snout tip to the groin and entirely covering the sides of the head. It inhabits a variety of disturbed areas as well as secondary vegetation. It breeds in temporary rain puddles, paddy fields, ditches, marshes and slow-flowing streams.

Microhyla heymonsi Amphibians and Reptiles of Malaysia

Microhyla heymonsi


Microhyla heymonsi Wildlife Singapore Darksided Chorus Frog

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Microhyla heymonsi Amphibians and Reptiles of Malaysia

Microhyla heymonsi Darkside Narrowmouth Frog Reptiles and Amphibians of Bangkok

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Microhyla heymonsi Wikipedia