Isarog Forest Frog Platymantis isarog (Brown, Brown and Alcala)

Common Names: palaka Category: CRITICALLY ENDANGERED Status: Endemic and rare Habitat/Distribution: Known only from Mt. Isarog (Bicol Region), southeastern Luzon Island Habitat / Behavior: A small to moderate-sized Platymantis. Distinguished by brown-ringed areolations on hind limbs; thighs and groin and mottling of irregular brown lines, forming a network, on the belly. Found at elevations of 1,100-1,500m on Mt. Isarog. Threats: Habitat loss due to progressive harvesting of the forest trees. Interesting Information: SVL 23-30mm; oviparous (probably direct development); arboreal; nocturnal Conservation Efforts/Measures: 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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