Microhyla butleri (Boulenger, 1900)
Butler's Pigmy Frog 粗皮姬蛙
 



Taxonomy

Order Caudata
Family Microhylidae
Scientific name Microhyla butleri
Chinese name 粗皮姬蛙
Common name Butler's Pigmy Frog

 

Description

Size > 3 cm
Description
  • A tiny frog with triangular body and pointed snout
  • Back greyish-brown; with large, irregular dark-brown spots
  • Tubercles scattered regularly on the back
  • A pale stripe extends from eye to axilla
  • All limbs poccess small suction disc


Habitat and Ecology

Habitat

Forests, streams, cultivated fields, grasslands and ponds
Activity Nocturnal
Diet Ants and other insects.


Reproduction

Breeding period

April to August

Mating call
Larvae Pale grey to almost transparent. Tail is tapering to a fine tip with red dots. Breeding male calls is a series of loud discontinuous chirps.
Egg Brown, forming a floating patch on water.

 

Distribution and Conservation

Distribution

Occurs in northern, central New Territories and Sai Kung. Absent in Hong Kong Island and Lantau Island.

Ranges from central and southern China including Taiwan to Southeast Asia .

Conservation status (IUCN)

 

Gallery

 male 2

adult 2

 

 

References

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