Chalcorana megalonesa (Inger, Stuart & Iskandar, 2009)

Species Classification

Chalcorana megalonesa is a moderately large species of frog.

Adult Size

Adult males measure 33–48 mm (1.3–1.9 in) in snout–vent length, while adult females measure 45–66 mm (1.8–2.6 in).

Body Form

Its body is moderately slender, with long legs.

Dorsal Characteristics

The dorsum is weakly granular, and its base colouration is mostly green.

Head and Limb Features

It has a long, pointed snout, and adhesive disks on the tips of its fingers and toes.

Similar Species Comparison

It is very similar to Chalcorana raniceps in colouration and general body shape, but is distinctly larger in size.

Habitat and Elevation

Chalcorana megalonesa lives in tropical moist lowland forest and swamp forest, at elevations between 20 and 600 m (66–1,969 ft) above sea level.

Breeding Habitat

It breeds in small, permanent ponds that are usually more than 30 cm deep.

Disturbance Tolerance

This species can also be found in oil palm concessions and forest concessions, and it appears to tolerate general habitat disturbance.

Threats

However, the application of pesticides and herbicides on oil palm plantations is a known threat to this species.

Conservation Presence

It is currently present in a number of protected areas.