Huia aureola
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| Phu Luang Cliff frog | ||||||||||||||
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| Huia aureola (Stuart, Chuaynkern, Chan-ard, and Inger, 2006) |
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Odorrana aureola |
Huia aureola is a newly discovered species of true frogs found in northern Thailand. It is most notable by its ability to change color from its original green color to brown.
The species was originally found in Phu Luang Wildlife Sanctuary, Loei Province, and has later been confirmed in the neighboring Phu Kradueng National Park as well. It is found in swift brooks in altitudes above 1000 m.
It can reach a size of 60-80 millimeters, with females being about 10mm larger than the males. However only few female frogs were found.[1]
After the location of its discovery the common name Phu Luang Cliff frog (Thai: กบชะง่อนผาภูหลวง) had been suggested.
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