Ansonia
guibei
is a highland stream toad, commonly encountered
breeding in the Mesilau River of Kinabalu Park. The
specimens on this page are from the East Mesilau
River, Gunung Kinabalu, Sabah.
Adult males approx. 30 mm snout-vent length, females up to 34 mm.
Adult males approx. 30 mm snout-vent length, females up to 34 mm.
Ansonia
guibei
tadpoles are quite distinct. The body shape (viewed
from above) is more "angular" than that of other
Ansonia species. Ansonia
guibei
tadpoles are dark brown to black on the upper side.
Tadpoles of this species graze by day and at night on the algae growing on rocks in the cold Mesilau River.
Tadpoles of this species graze by day and at night on the algae growing on rocks in the cold Mesilau River.
