Mt. Data Forest Frog Platymantis subterrestris (Taylor)

Common Names: Category: ENDANGERED Status: ENDEMIC and Rare Habitat/Distribution: Reported from Benguet and Mountain provinces, Luzon Habitat / Behavior: A small Platymantis with yellow and rown areolations in groin region and on hind limbs. This is the only hazalea-Group Platymantis recorded at an elevation of 2,250 m in montane forest. The advertisement call of the male was recorded at Mt. Data, Mountain province, 18 July 1997, at a temperature of  16ºC. Eight specimens were added to the five existing specimens during their field trip to Benguet and Mountain provinces on 18-19 July 1997. Threats: Habitat loss due to progressive harvesting of the forest trees. Interesting Information: SVL 21-32 mm; montane forest; oviparous; arboreal, nocturnal Conservation Efforts/Measures: Not known. Photograph Information: Courtesy of  "Philippine Amphibians, an Illustrated Field Guide" by Angel C. Alcala and Walter C. Brown, published by Bookmark. Not the actual size.

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