Kalophrynus interlineatus Blyth, 1855
Spotted Narrow-mouthed Frog 花細狹口蛙
 




Taxonomy

Order Anura
Family Microhylidae
Scientific name Kalophrynus interlineatus
Chinese name 花細狹口蛙
Common name Spotted Narrow-mouthed Frog

 

Description

Size 4 - 6 cm
Description
  • A small frog with triangular body shape
  • Back yellowish-brown with many dark brown stripes and spots
  • Snout is pointed
  • With large number of granules on the back
  • Eardrum inconspicuous
  • Able to secrete a fluid when it encounters a predator. The fluid may be toxic or simple unpalatable to potential predators


Habitat and Ecology

Habitat

Forests, cultivated lands and grassland.
Activity DiurnalNocturnal
Behaviour Able to secrete a fluid when it encounters a predator. The fluid may be toxic or simple unpalatable to potential predators.
Diet Ants and other insects.


Reproduction

Breeding period March to September
Mating call
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Larvae
  • Bottom dwelling, about 30 mm in length
  • Patterns on back are absent in newly metamorphosed froglets
Egg Dark brown; aggregate as floating cluster.

 

Distribution and Conservation

Distribution

Occurs in central and northern New Territories (e.g. Kam Tin, Wu Kau Tang). Absent in Hong Kong Island and Lantau Island. Found also in southern Chinam Burma , Thailand , Vietnam , etc.

Conservation status (IUCN)

 

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