Microhyla superciliaris

Microhyla superciliaris
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Microhylidae
Genus: Microhyla
Species: M. superciliaris
Binomial name
Microhyla superciliaris
Parker, 1928

Microhyla superciliaris is a species of frog in the Microhylidae family. It is found in Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra (Indonesia). Its type locality is Batu Caves, which have given it its common name, Batu Cave rice frog.[2] The type locality is a limestone crag area surrounded by lowland forest. In Sumatra it is found in forested areas. Breeding presumably takes place is slow-flowing rivers.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 van Dijk, P.P.; Iskandar, D. & Mumpuni (2004). "Microhyla superciliaris". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.3. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
  2. Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Microhyla superciliaris Parker, 1928". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 29 November 2014.


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