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Hong Kong Whipping Frog

Hong Kong Whipping Frog

Polypedates megacephalus

A tree frog species endemic to the southeastern regions of China, characterized by its large head and arboreal adaptation strategies.

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Hong Kong Whipping Frog
Hong Kong Whipping Frog
Hong Kong Whipping Frog
Hong Kong Whipping Frog
Hong Kong Whipping Frog
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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Tropical and subtropical forests, particularly in southern China, including regions of Hong Kong, Guangdong, and adjacent areas with humid, dense vegetation and moderate elevation ranges between 100-800 meters above sea level.

Ecological Role

Plays a crucial role in controlling insect populations, serves as a bioindicator for ecosystem health, and represents an important component of forest food webs in southeastern Chinese ecosystems.

Morphology

  • SKIN COAT Smooth, moist skin with variable coloration ranging from light green to brown, providing camouflage in forest environments
  • LIMBS WINGS Strong, muscular hindlimbs with adhesive toe pads enabling efficient vertical climbing and branch movement
  • HEAD SENSORY Disproportionately large head with prominent eyes, excellent binocular vision, and well-developed auditory capabilities
  • BODY STRUCTURE Medium-sized tree frog, typically 45-65 mm in body length, with robust build and elongated limbs adapted for climbing
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Basile Morin
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