Metaphrynella pollicaris
| Metaphrynella pollicaris | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Microhylidae |
| Genus: | Metaphrynella |
| Species: | M. pollicaris
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| Binomial name | |
| Metaphrynella pollicaris (Boulenger, 1890)
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Metaphrynella pollicaris (common name: Malaysian treefrog or Malaysian tree-hole frog) is a species of
Description
Males measure 24–41 mm (0.94–1.61 in) and females 27–28 mm (1.1–1.1 in) in
Dorsum is dark olive-brown above, with a variable patterning. Tympanum is hidden. Finger tips are expanded into large disks.[3]
Habitat and conservation
The species' natural
asl, but is more common from about 900 m (3,000 ft) upwards.[1]
It could be locally threatened by
microhabitat. It is known from several protected areas.[1]
References
- ^ . Retrieved 14 November 2021.
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2015). "Metaphrynella pollicaris (Boulenger, 1890)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
- ^ a b "Metaphrynella pollicaris". Amphibians and Reptiles of Peninsular Malaysia. Retrieved 15 April 2015.