Pygmy Forest Frog Platymantis pygmaeus (Brown, Alcala and Diesmos)

Common Names:                                   Category: VULNERABLE Status: ENDEMIC and Rare Habitat/Distribution: Northern Sierra madre Mountains in the provinces of Isabella, and kalinga-Apayao, Philippines.    Habitat / Behavior: The smallest among the Philippine Platymantis. Skin smooth. Dark spot surrounding anus and usually another irregular dark spot in proximal anteroventral part of upper arm and adjacent region. Occurs in lowland forest at less than 100m altitude. Threats: Interesting Information: SVL 14-16 mm ; oviparous; terrestrial; 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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