Malayan Leaf Frog
The Malayan leaf frog has a unique triangle feature due to the position of its eyelids and nose. This is the reason the species is sometimes known as long-nosed horned frog. The coloration of the frog helps it camouflage with the leaf litters and the surrounding.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Megophryidae |
| Genus | Megophrys |
| Scientific Name | Megophrys nasuta |
| Other Names | Malayan horned frog, long-nosed horned frog |
| Size | 3.9-4.7 in (9.9-11.93 cm) |
| Color | Black or brownish body exhibiting patterns, black or brown throat, the ventral side is creamy to yellowish |
| Call | Metallic and loud ‘henk’ or ‘honk’ |
| Distribution | Borneo, Indonesia, Peninsula Malaysia, and Thailand |
| Habitat | Rainforests |
| Diet | Lizards, small rodents, spiders, and smaller frogs |
| Predators | Birds, snakes, skunks, shrews and bigger salamanders |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
Malayan Leaf Frog Pictures Gallery
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- Malayan Horned Frog
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- Malayan Leaf Frog
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- Megophrys nasuta
Published on September 10th 2019 by staff under Frogs. Article was last reviewed on 9th September 2019.
