Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Theloderma Higher classification Nyctixalus | Phylum Chordata Family Rhacophoridae Scientific name Nyctixalus spinosus Rank Species | |
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Similar Frog, Amphibians, Nyctixalus, Giant Philippine frog, Mindanao horned frog | ||
The spiny tree frog (Theloderma spinosum) is a species of frog in the Rhacophoridae family. It is endemic to the Philippines and occurs on Mindanao, Leyte, Bohol, and Basilan, possibly wider.
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Description
Males measure about 35 mm (1.4 in) and females about 41 mm (1.6 in) in snout–vent length. The body is elongated, tapering from the temporal region. There are prominent spinose tubercles on all dorsal surfaces, especially on the eyelids. The tympanum is distinct. The colouration is brown about with some yellow spots, and yellow or orange below. Fingers are unwebbed but toes have some webbing. Males have nuptial pads but appear to lack vocal sacks.
Habitat and conservation
Its natural habitats are montane and lowland rainforests. It is a forest floor species that lays its eggs in tree holes. It is threatened by habitat loss caused by agriculture and human settlement.