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Ant Frog

Ant Frog

Microhyla ornata

A small microhylid frog species native to parts of India and Southeast Asia, characterized by its diminutive size and distinctive coloration.

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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Tropical and subtropical grasslands, forest edges, agricultural landscapes, and moist lowland areas with dense vegetation and moderate humidity levels

Ecological Role

Plays a crucial role in insect population control, serving as a predator of small invertebrates and functioning as a key component of local ecosystem food webs

Morphology

  • SKIN COAT Smooth, thin skin with variable coloration ranging from light brown to grayish with mottled patterns
  • LIMBS WINGS Short, sturdy limbs with reduced webbing, adapted for terrestrial and ground-dwelling locomotion
  • HEAD SENSORY Relatively large eyes, short snout, well-developed tympanum for sound reception
  • BODY STRUCTURE Small-bodied frog, typically measuring 15-25 mm in total length, compact and robust build
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: L. Shyamal
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