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Variable Litter Frog (Leptobrachella heteropus)

Variable Litter Frog

Leptobrachella heteropus

About the Variable Litter Frog

Leptolalax heteropus (Malaysian Asian toad or variable litter frog) is a frog species in the family Megophryidae. It is found in the Malay Peninsula, both in Malaysia and southern Thailand. The type locality is Maxwell Hill in Taiping, Perak, Malaysia. Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests, moist montane forests, and rivers. It is not considered threatened by the IUCN.

Key Facts

  • Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Variable Litter Frog?

The scientific name of the Variable Litter Frog is Leptobrachella heteropus.

How many Variable Litter Frog sightings have been recorded?

5 observations of the Variable Litter Frog have been recorded on iNaturalist.

5 observations on iNaturalist
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