Limnonectes palavanensis
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Limnonectes palavanensis (common names: smooth guardian frog, Palawan wart frog) is a species of frog in the family Dicroglossidae. It is found in the Palawan Island (the Philippines, its type locality) and in Borneo (Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia).[1][2] The species shows paternal care,[3][2] a relatively rare trait in frogs.[4]
Description
Male Limnonectes palavanensis grow to about Script error: No such module "convert". and females to about Script error: No such module "convert". in snout–vent length. There is a V-shaped ridge between the shoulders, and a sharp interorbital band that separates the anterior part of the head from differently colorer back. Juveniles have a medial vertebral stripe that in some populations persists in adults too.[2]
The tadpole is moderately flat (dorsoventrally compressed). The tail is twice the length of the body. The tail fin is low and ends in a pointed tip.[2]
Reproduction
The male of this species guard the tadpoles that hatch from the eggs laid on the ground. The male then carries the tadpoles on its back to water.[3][2]
Habitat and conservation
Its natural habitats are lower montane and lowland forests. The tadpoles develop in small rain pools[3] and quiet sections of small, slow moving streams.[2]
The habitat of this species is mostly well protected, although it can potentially be impacted by habitat loss.[3] It occurs in the Crocker Range National Park.[5]
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