Wallace’s Flying Frog
Wallace’s flying frog is a species of frog found in Malaysia and Borneo. It is one of the largest species of its genus. The species is strictly arboreal. The frog is adapted to glide in the air leaping from tree to tree or to bushes. The extremely webbed feet and loose skin flaps on its flanks helps it to glide sometimes more than 50 feet.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Subclass | Lissamphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Suborder | Neobatrachia |
| Family | Rhacophoridae |
| Subfamily | Rhacophorinae |
| Genus | Rhacophorus |
| Scientific Name | Rhacophorus nigropalmatus |
| Other Names | Abah River flying frog |
| Size | 8–10 cm |
| Color | Shiny green upper surface with white to pale yellow underside; outer parts of the toe as well as upper sides of the inside toes and finger webbing are brilliant yellow |
| Distribution | Malaysia and Borneo |
| Habitat | Tropical moist forests |
| Diet | Mainly insects |
| Predators | Tree climbing snakes |
| Breeding Season | Rainy season |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
Wallace’s Flying Frog Pictures Gallery
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- Abah River Flying Frog
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- Rhacophorus Nigropalmatus
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- Wallace Flying Frog
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- Wallace’s Flying Frog Pictures
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- Wallaces Flying Frog
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