About Microhyla achatina Tschudi, 1838
Head and Limb Features
Microhyla achatina is a small frog species with a narrow head. It has small eyes, and the digits on its feet are only partially webbed.
Size
Males have a snout-to-vent length of approximately 2 cm (0.8 in), while females are slightly larger than males.
Dorsal Coloration
Its dorsal side is yellowish brown, marked with two dark stripes, a symmetric arrow-shaped mark, and sometimes a narrow pale line running along the spine.
Flank Coloration
The sides of its body are dark.
Habitat
This frog inhabits primary and secondary forests, and is sometimes found near human developments including paddy fields and forest gardens.
Altitudinal Range
It occurs at altitudes up to 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) above sea level.
Geographic Distribution
This species is endemic to the Indonesian island of Java, and is only found in the central and western regions of the island.
