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Broad-folded Frog

Broad-folded Frog

Hylarana latouchii

A small amphibian species endemic to Southeast Asia, belonging to the Hylarana genus within the Ranidae family. Native to regions with tropical and subtropical moist forest ecosystems.

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Broad-folded Frog
Broad-folded Frog
Broad-folded Frog
Broad-folded Frog
Broad-folded Frog
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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Dense tropical and subtropical forests, particularly in humid mountainous regions of Southeast Asia, typically found near streams and moist ground areas between 500-1500 meters elevation.

Ecological Role

Plays a critical role in insect population control, serves as prey for predators, and indicates ecosystem health through sensitivity to environmental changes.

Morphology

  • SKIN COAT Smooth, moist skin with slight folded texture, typically green-brown camouflage coloration matching forest floor vegetation
  • LIMBS WINGS Strong muscular hind limbs adapted for jumping, webbed toes for enhanced locomotion in moist environments
  • HEAD SENSORY Large protruding eyes with horizontal pupils, wide mouth with specialized sensory receptors for detecting prey and environmental cues
  • BODY STRUCTURE Small-sized frog, approximately 35-45 mm in body length, with compact muscular body adapted for forest floor movement
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Joseph Smit (1836 – 1929)
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