Theloderma leporosum

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Theloderma leporosum (Malaya bug-eyed frog) is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is found in Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra (Indonesia).[1]

Theloderma leporosum inhabits evergreen lowland and montane rainforests.[2] In Malaysia they inhabit primary and old secondary forests at high elevations.[3] Ongoing habitat loss due to logging and agriculture is a threat to this species.[2]

Theloderma leporosum is the largest and most elusive of the four Theloderma species in Peninsular Malaysia. They grow to snout–vent length of Script error: No such module "convert". or more. They have brown dorsum, greyish brown iris, and orangish webbing on hind feet. Underside of their body and inner side of limbs are pale-blue to white with black reticulations.[3][4]

The frog's range includes some protected parks: Gunung Stong State Park and Sibolangit Nature Reserve.[4]

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