Rabor's Forest Frog Platymantis rabori (Brown, Alcala, Diesmos and Alcala)

Common Names: palaka Category: CRITICALLY ENDANGERED Status: Endemic and rare Habitat/Distribution: Bohol, Leyte and Mindanao Islands Habitat / Behavior: A medium-sized to large Platymantis similar to negrosensis but differs in having less webbing on toes. Altitudinal distribution was 500-800 m on Bohol Island before the forests were greatly reduced. Threats: Interesting Information: SVL 27-49mm; oviparous; arboral; nocturrnal 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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