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Schlegel's Frog

Schlegel's Frog

Chalcorana chalconota

A small arboreal ranid frog species native to Southeast Asian tropical and subtropical forests, characterized by its distinctive coloration and smooth skin texture.

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Schlegel's Frog
Schlegel's Frog
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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Tropical rainforests, lowland forests, and humid forest edges in Indonesia, Malaysia, and surrounding regions, typically found at elevations between 0-1000 meters above sea level.

Ecological Role

Plays a crucial role in forest ecosystem dynamics as both predator of small invertebrates and potential prey for larger vertebrates, contributing to biodiversity and food web interactions.

Morphology

  • SKIN COAT Smooth, thin skin with potential color-changing capabilities for camouflage, often displaying green to brown color variations
  • LIMBS WINGS Elongated, muscular hindlimbs with adhesive toe pads facilitating climbing and branch movement
  • HEAD SENSORY Large, prominent eyes with excellent night vision, wide mouth with specialized sensory structures
  • BODY STRUCTURE Small-sized frog, typically 30-45 mm in length, slender body with streamlined profile adapted for arboreal locomotion
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