Chalcorana chalconota (Schlegel, 1837)

Size

Chalcorana chalconota is a relatively large frog species. Adult males measure 34–50 mm (1.3–2.0 in) in snout–vent length, while adult females measure 49–73 mm (1.9–2.9 in).

Head and Limb Morphology

This species has relatively short legs, a slightly projecting snout, and a visible, slightly depressed tympanum. Its finger tips are much enlarged.

Coloration

The base coloration is green; the back may have black spots, and the hind limbs may have crossbars.

Skin and Secondary Sexual Characteristics

Dorsal skin is granular in females and covered with many fine spinules in males. Males also have conspicuously protruding humeral glands.

Elevation Range

Chalcorana chalconota can be found along small lowland forest streams, but also occurs away from streams within forest, and in highland areas at elevations up to 1,571 m (5,154 ft) above sea level.

Habitat

It lives in both primary and degraded forests, and can also be found in human settlements, plantations, and rubbish-filled ponds.

Breeding Habitat

Breeding occurs across a range of aquatic habitats: quiet side pools of forest streams, temporary forest edge ponds, irrigation channels, and ditches in paddy fields.

Conservation Status

This is a common species with no identified major threats, and it is present in several protected areas.