Smooth-skinned Forest Frog Platymantis levigatus (Brown and Alcala)

Common Names: palaka Category: CRITICALLY ENDANGERED Status: Endemic and rare Habitat/Distribution: Known only from Tablas Island Habitat / Behavior: A medium-sized Platymantis with a robust body, smooth skin on the back and a slightly dilated finger and toe-tips. A terrestrial species. Our specimens were found along a stream in secondary forest at 200m elevation. Threats: Habitat loss due to progressive harvesting of the forest trees. Interesting Information: SVL 30-38mm; oviparous; terrestrial; nocturnal Conservation Efforts/Measures: Photograph Information: Coming Soon.

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