A small amphibian species endemic to Southeast Asian regions, characterized by smooth skin and adapted to semi-aquatic environments.
Tropical and subtropical wetlands, rice paddies, ponds, streams, and moist lowland areas in countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, typically at elevations between 0-1000 meters above sea level.
Plays a crucial role in ecosystem balance by controlling insect populations and serving as prey for larger predators; acts as a bioindicator for environmental health in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.
