Microhyla superciliaris
Microhyla superciliaris is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae. It is found in Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra (Indonesia). Its type locality is Batu Caves, which have given it its common name, Batu Cave rice frog.[2] The type locality is a limestone crag area surrounded by lowland forest. In Sumatra it is found in forested areas. Breeding presumably takes place is slow-flowing rivers.[1]
| Microhyla superciliaris | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Microhylidae |
| Genus: | Microhyla |
| Species: | M. superciliaris |
| Binomial name | |
| Microhyla superciliaris Parker, 1928 | |
References
- IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2020). "Microhyla superciliaris". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T57894A176643127. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T57894A176643127.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Microhyla superciliaris Parker, 1928". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
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