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Microhyla superciliaris

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Microhyla superciliaris
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Microhylidae
Genus: Microhyla
Species:
M. superciliaris
Binomial name
Microhyla superciliaris
Parker, 1928

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]

References

  1. ^ a b IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group 2019. Microhyla superciliaris. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T57894A89872946. https://doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T57894A89872946.en. Downloaded on 21 July 2019.
  2. ^ 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.