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Chalcorana labialis

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(Redirected from White lipped frog) Species of amphibian This article is about Malaysian frog known as the white-lipped frog. For other uses, see White-lipped frog (disambiguation).

Chalcorana labialis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Ranidae
Genus: Chalcorana
Species: C. labialis
Binomial name
Chalcorana labialis
(Boulenger, 1887)
Synonyms
  • Rana labialis Boulenger, 1887
  • Hydrophylax labialis (Boulenger, 1887)
  • Hylarana labialis (Boulenger, 1887)

Chalcorana labialis, also known as the white-lipped frog, is a species of "true frog" in the family Ranidae. As currently known, it is endemic to Peninsular Malaysia, although it might also occur in Singapore. Molecular data suggest presence of three distinct lineages in the same area, one of which is not closely related to Chalcorana labialis and which could represent an unnamed species.

Description

Adult males measure 37–48 mm (1.5–1.9 in) and adult females 44–71 mm (1.7–2.8 in) in snout–vent length. The tympanum is distinct. The fingers have well-developed discs but no webbing. The toe discs are somewhat smaller; the toes have extensive webbing. The dorsum varies from dark green to pale yellow, with or without brown spots on the back. The upper lip is creamy yellow or white. The ventral surfaces are cream-coloured. The hind limbs may have dark cross-bars.

Habitat and conservation

Chalcorana labialis occurs on vegetation by forest streams and swamps. It is common. As of April 2019, this species has not been assessed for the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

References

  1. ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2019). "Chalcorana labialis (Boulenger, 1887)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 24 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Chalcorana labialis". Amphibians and Reptiles of Peninsular Malaysia. Retrieved 24 March 2019.
  3. ^ Inger, Robert F.; Stuart, Bryan L. & Iskandar, Djoko T. (January 2009). "Systematics of a widespread Southeast Asian frog, Rana chalconota (Amphibia: Anura: Ranidae)". Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society. 155 (1): 123–147. doi:10.1111/j.1096-3642.2008.00440.x.
  4. "IUCN Red List of Threatened Species". Retrieved 3 April 2019.
Taxon identifiers
Hylarana labialis
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