Polillo Forest Frog Platymantis  polilloensis (Taylor)

Common Names: palaka Category: CRITICALLY ENDANGERED Status: Endemic and rare Habitat/Distribution: Restricte to Polillo Island, off the coast of Quezon province, Luzon. Habitat / Behavior: A small Platymantis without areolation Threats: Habitat loss due to progressive harvesting of the forest trees. Interesting Information: SVL 20-23 mm; forest; it's probable that it no longer exists in nature* (check Amphibian findings at the Polillo Research Group Site) Conservation Efforts/Measures: Photograph Information: Coming Soon

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