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About the Leptobrachella brevicrus
The Leptobrachella brevicrus is a amphibian in the family Megophryidae (order Anura). Its conservation status on the IUCN Red List is “near threatened”.
What does the Leptobrachella brevicrus 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
Leptobrachella brevicrus (sometimes known as the Dring's Borneo frog) Leptobrachella brevicrus is a species of frog in the family Megophryidae, native to Southeast Asia. It was first described by Matsui in 1997 and is known for its relatively short limbs (hence "brevicrus," meaning "short legs"), distinguishing it from other species within the genus Leptobrachellascription and Habitat This small frog, measuring about 20-30 mm, has smooth skin with a brownish-green coloration for camouflage in its forest environment. L. brevicrus inhabits moist montane forests, particularly near fast-flowing streams, where it can find ample food and suitable conditions for reproduction.
Its natural habitat are stream sides in tropical moist montane forests.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Leptobrachella brevicrus sound like?
You can hear 1 recording of the Leptobrachella brevicrus on this page. Frog and toad calls are produced by males, who inflate a vocal sac to amplify the sound.
Is the Leptobrachella brevicrus endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Leptobrachella brevicrus as “near threatened”.
What family does the Leptobrachella brevicrus belong to?
The Leptobrachella brevicrus (Leptobrachella brevicrus) belongs to the family Megophryidae in the order Anura.
Sources & credits
- BioAcoustica 16 - Nesobia mjobergi – CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Wikidata Q2239324 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Leptobrachella brevicrus – CC BY-SA 4.0