About Buergeria buergeri (Temminck & Schlegel, 1838)
Sexual Size Dimorphism
Like other species in the family Rhacophoridae, female Buergeria buergeri are larger than males. Males reach 3.5 to 4.4 centimeters in length, while females measure 4.9 to 8.5 centimeters.
Body Shape
Their bodies are flattened, which lets them easily hide between rocks.
Base Coloration
They are grayish-brown with speckles that act as protective camouflage against rock surfaces. A distinct dark T-shaped pattern sits between their eyes.
Color Adaptation
They can change their color shade to some extent to match their surroundings, and there is very little individual variation in overall color.
Limb Suction Pads
Suction pads grow on the tips of their fingers and toes.
Egg Characteristics
Their eggs are dark brown, with a diameter of 0.2 centimeters.
Oral Suction Pads
They have large mouths that also bear suction pads, which let them cling to rocks in strong currents to avoid being swept away.
