Xenophrys aceras, commonly known as the Perak horned toad, Perak spadefoot toad or Malayan horned frog, is a species of frog in the family Megophryidae found in Peninsular Malaysia and Thailand,[2] and possibly in Indonesia.[1][3] Its common name refers to its type locality, Bukit Besar in Perak state, Malaysia.[2]
Male Xenophrys aceras grow to snout-vent length of 48–57 mm (1.9–2.2 in) and females to 67–86 mm (2.6–3.4 in). They have smooth back with scattered warts and low ridges and short dermal projections on top of the eyelids (the "horn"). The dorsal colour is variable from grey, brown to bright orange; they usually have a triangular mark between the eyes. Ventral side is brown.[3]
Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests. Tadpoles develop in forest streams.[1][3] While it is a widespread species and classified by IUCN as of "Least Concern", it is potentially threatened by habitat loss.[1]
Xenophrys aceras, commonly known as the Perak horned toad, Perak spadefoot toad or Malayan horned frog, is a species of frog in the family Megophryidae found in Peninsular Malaysia and Thailand, and possibly in Indonesia. Its common name refers to its type locality, Bukit Besar in Perak state, Malaysia.
Megophrys aceras es una especie de anfibios de la familia Megophryidae.
Es endémica de la península malaya (Malasia y Tailandia) y en Sumatra (Indonesia). Su rango altitudinal oscila entre 150 y 1500 msnm.
Se encuentra amenazada por la pérdida de su hábitat natural.
Megophrys aceras es una especie de anfibios de la familia Megophryidae.
Xenophrys aceras Xenophrys generoko animalia da. Anfibioen barruko Megophryidae familian sailkatuta dago, Anura ordenan.
Xenophrys aceras Xenophrys generoko animalia da. Anfibioen barruko Megophryidae familian sailkatuta dago, Anura ordenan.
Megophrys aceras est une espèce d'amphibiens de la famille des Megophryidae[1].
Cette espèce est endémique de l'Asie du Sud-Est. Elle se rencontre entre 150 et 1 500 m d'altitude[1],[2] :
Megophrys aceras est une espèce d'amphibiens de la famille des Megophryidae.