Rhacophorus
gadingensis
is a small to mid-size tree frog. It is brown above with some dark
brown to olive markings. Note the iris coloration and the spurs on
the heals. It was first described from Gunung Gading National Park
in West Sarawak. Recently we found it in Kubah National park as
well.
Adults reach approximately 30 mm snout-vent length.
Little is know about the ecology of this species. It seems to prefer primary or good secondary dipterocarp lowland forest.
Adults reach approximately 30 mm snout-vent length.
Little is know about the ecology of this species. It seems to prefer primary or good secondary dipterocarp lowland forest.
R.
gadingensis
produces small foam nests on vegetation overhanging streams.
Tadpoles are stream adapted. Their oral disk is oriented towards the substratum. The tadpoles use their mouth to cling to rocks on pebble in the current.
Tadpoles are stream adapted. Their oral disk is oriented towards the substratum. The tadpoles use their mouth to cling to rocks on pebble in the current.
