| Theloderma licin | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Rhacophoridae |
| Genus: | Theloderma |
| Species: | T. licin |
| Binomial name | |
| Theloderma licin (McLeod and Norhayati, 2007) | |
Theloderma licin, also known as smooth frog, is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae found in peninsular Malaysia and southern Thailand.[2][3][4] It inhabits lowland to montane forests. It can be found in water filled tree holes, bamboo cuts, or man-made objects like metal pipes.
Appearance
The adult male frog measures about 28.0 – 30.1 mm in snout-vent length and the adult female 27.5 – 31.2 mm long. The skin of the dorsum is white-brown with darker spots and marks. The chin is brown. The iris is red in color.[4]
Etymology
Scientists named this frog licin from the Malay language word for "smooth." This is because the frog has smooth skin.[4]
Habitat and range
Theloderma licin has been recorded from the following locations mostly in Malaysia, and also in Thailand. It has been observed between 82 and 193 meters above sea level.[2][5]
- Taman Negara Resort, Kuala Tahan, Taman Negara National Park, Pahang State
- Lakum Forest Reserve, Pahang State
- Bukit Rengit and Kuala Gandah, Pahang State
- Pulau Perhentian, Pahang State
- Ulu Muda Forest Reserve, Kedah State
- Sungai Lasor base camp, Ulu Muda Forest Reserve, Kedah State
- Ampang Forest Reserve and Raja Muda Forest Reserve, Selangor State
- Kenaboi Forest Reserve, Negeri Sembilan State
- Khao Lu-ang National Park, Nakhon Si Thamarat Province, Thailand
See also
References
- ↑ David McLeod, Norhayati Ahmad (2008). "Theloderma licin". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2008: e.T136024A4232356. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T136024A4232356.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- 1 2 Frost, Darrel R. "Theloderma licin McLeod and Norhayati, 2007". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ↑ "Theloderma licin McLeod and Norhayati, 2007". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- 1 2 3 McLeod DS; Ahmad N (2007). "A new species of Theloderma (Anura: Rhacophoridae) from southern Thailand and peninsular Malaysia". Russian J. Herpet (Full text). 14: 65–72. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ↑ David McLeod; Norhayati Ahmad (2008). "Theloderma licin". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2008: e.T136024A4232356. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T136024A4232356.en. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
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