Nyctixalus
pictus
is a beautiful frog of lowland and hillside
rainforests. We found the species up to 1350 m asl.
Inger & Stuebing (2005) mention records from up
to 1650 m.
The coloration and pattern is unique among Bornean frogs, so it is unlikely to confuse this frog with any other species.
This species is a phytothelm breeder: tadpoles develop in tree holes (or similar structures).
Size of adults: males and females are around 30-35 mm snout-vent length.
The coloration and pattern is unique among Bornean frogs, so it is unlikely to confuse this frog with any other species.
This species is a phytothelm breeder: tadpoles develop in tree holes (or similar structures).
Size of adults: males and females are around 30-35 mm snout-vent length.
The tadpoles are quite distinctive: Tadpoles are
dorsoventrally flattend. Viewed from above the
tadpole’s body is broadly oval. The eyes are
dorsally positioned. Coloration is dark brown. The
tail ends bluntly. The tail fin is relatively low.
Size: up to 50 mm.
When a tree hole is inhabited by tadpoles of this species, we usually found only a few of them in one given hole.
Contributor call recording: © Chaluppa & Griep 2009
When a tree hole is inhabited by tadpoles of this species, we usually found only a few of them in one given hole.
Contributor call recording: © Chaluppa & Griep 2009
