Listen to the Bubble-nest frog
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About the Bubble-nest frog
The Bubble-nest frog is a amphibian in the family Rhacophoridae (order Anura). Its conservation status on the IUCN Red List is “least concern”.
What does the Bubble-nest frog sound like?
Frog and toad calls are produced by males, who inflate a vocal sac to amplify the sound. Choruses are loudest on warm, humid nights in the breeding season, and each species' call has its own pitch, rhythm and pulse rate.
From Wikipedia
Philautus acutus is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae.
It is found in Malaysia and possibly Brunei.
Related frogs & amphibians in the genus Philautus
More from the family Rhacophoridae
Frequently asked questions
What does a Bubble-nest frog sound like?
You can hear 2 recordings of the Bubble-nest frog on this page. Frog and toad calls are produced by males, who inflate a vocal sac to amplify the sound.
Is the Bubble-nest frog endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Bubble-nest frog as “least concern”.
What family does the Bubble-nest frog belong to?
The Bubble-nest frog (Philautus acutus) belongs to the family Rhacophoridae in the order Anura.
Sources & credits
- BioAcoustica 28 - Philautus acutus - Mulu 3 (short) – CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- BioAcoustica 14 - Philautus sp. 2 – CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Wikidata Q2700786 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Philautus acutus – CC BY-SA 4.0