Malayan Leaf Frog
The Malayan leaf frog has a unique triangle feature due to the position of its eyelids and nose. This is the reason the species is sometimes known as long-nosed horned frog. The coloration of the frog helps it camouflage with the leaf litters and the surrounding.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Subphylum | Vertebrata |
Class | Amphibia |
Order | Anura |
Family | Megophryidae |
Genus | Megophrys |
Scientific Name | Megophrys nasuta |
Other Names | Malayan horned frog, long-nosed horned frog |
Size | 3.9-4.7 in (9.9-11.93 cm) |
Color | Black or brownish body exhibiting patterns, black or brown throat, the ventral side is creamy to yellowish |
Call | Metallic and loud ‘henk’ or ‘honk’ |
Distribution | Borneo, Indonesia, Peninsula Malaysia, and Thailand |
Habitat | Rainforests |
Diet | Lizards, small rodents, spiders, and smaller frogs |
Predators | Birds, snakes, skunks, shrews and bigger salamanders |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
Malayan Leaf Frog Pictures Gallery
Published on September 10th 2019 by staff under Frogs. Article was last reviewed on 9th September 2019.