Nanohyla perparva | |
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Nanohyla perparva from Gunung Mulu, Sarawak, Malaysia | |
Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Microhylidae |
Genus: | Nanohyla |
Species: | N. perparva
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Binomial name | |
Nanohyla perparva (
Inger and Frogner, 1979)
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Synonyms [2] | |
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Nanohyla perparva is a diminutive species of frog in the family Microhylidae. [2] [3] [4] It is endemic to Borneo and found in Kalimantan ( Indonesia), Brunei, and Sabah and Sarawak ( Malaysia). [1] The nominal species includes distinct lineages that likely represent different species. [2] [3] Common names least narrow-mouthed frog [4] and Labang forest rice frog have been proposed for this species. [1] [2]
N. perparva was formerly placed in the genus Microhyla, but a 2021 study using morphological and phylogenetic evidence moved nine species (including N. perparva) to a new genus, Nanohyla. [2] [5]
Adult males measure 10.5–11.9 mm (0.4–0.5 in) and adult females 12.4–14.5 mm (0.5–0.6 in) in snout–vent length. [3] The hands have only three fingers. The toe tips are expanded. Colouration consists of shades of brown above, with dark markings on the shoulders and a light band on the flanks. [4]
The tadpoles are very delicate and mostly transparent but appear dark grey when viewed from above. The tail terminates in a flagellum. [4]
Nanohyla perparva occurs in primary lowland rainforests at elevations below 250 m (820 ft). Adults live in the leaf litter and reproduce in both large and small rainwater pools. [1] It can be very abundant after heavy rains when males congregate in water filled depressions and fight for females. The tadpoles are mid-water suspension feeders. [4]
This species is threatened by clear-cutting and conversion of forests into oil palm plantations. It is present in a number of protected areas. [1]
Nanohyla perparva | |
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Nanohyla perparva from Gunung Mulu, Sarawak, Malaysia | |
Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Microhylidae |
Genus: | Nanohyla |
Species: | N. perparva
|
Binomial name | |
Nanohyla perparva (
Inger and Frogner, 1979)
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Synonyms [2] | |
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Nanohyla perparva is a diminutive species of frog in the family Microhylidae. [2] [3] [4] It is endemic to Borneo and found in Kalimantan ( Indonesia), Brunei, and Sabah and Sarawak ( Malaysia). [1] The nominal species includes distinct lineages that likely represent different species. [2] [3] Common names least narrow-mouthed frog [4] and Labang forest rice frog have been proposed for this species. [1] [2]
N. perparva was formerly placed in the genus Microhyla, but a 2021 study using morphological and phylogenetic evidence moved nine species (including N. perparva) to a new genus, Nanohyla. [2] [5]
Adult males measure 10.5–11.9 mm (0.4–0.5 in) and adult females 12.4–14.5 mm (0.5–0.6 in) in snout–vent length. [3] The hands have only three fingers. The toe tips are expanded. Colouration consists of shades of brown above, with dark markings on the shoulders and a light band on the flanks. [4]
The tadpoles are very delicate and mostly transparent but appear dark grey when viewed from above. The tail terminates in a flagellum. [4]
Nanohyla perparva occurs in primary lowland rainforests at elevations below 250 m (820 ft). Adults live in the leaf litter and reproduce in both large and small rainwater pools. [1] It can be very abundant after heavy rains when males congregate in water filled depressions and fight for females. The tadpoles are mid-water suspension feeders. [4]
This species is threatened by clear-cutting and conversion of forests into oil palm plantations. It is present in a number of protected areas. [1]