Species details

Yellow-bellied Puddle Frog

Occidozyga sumatrana

Occidozyga sumatrana
Occidozyga sumatrana

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So named for its yellow belly, this forest species thrives in our forest streams, and is often well camouflaged by its grey-brown mottled skin. Often seen in shallow streams with its relatively small head protruding above the water surface.


Habitat
Occurs mainly in small streams and gullies in lowland primary and secondary forests. Can be spotted sitting in shallow water with its head emerged.


Size (snout to vent)
Female 4.8cm, Male 3.1cm


Status
Native


Call
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