Microhyla heymonsi Vogt, 1911

Nomenclature and Taxonomic Classification

Microhyla heymonsi, which is also called the dark-sided chorus frog or the Taiwan rice frog, is a species of narrow-mouthed frog.

Distribution Range

Its distribution covers northeastern India, southern China, Taiwan, Southeast Asia extending south to the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra, and Great Nicobar Island.

Type Locality

This species was originally described based on specimens from Taiwan.

Body Size General

Like other microhylids, Microhyla heymonsi is a small frog.

Sexual Size Dimorphism

Males have a snout-vent length of 16–21 mm (0.6–0.8 in), while females reach 22–26 mm (0.9–1.0 in).

Coloration and Markings

Its dorsal surface is pinkish or greyish, with a black lateral band that runs from the tip of the snout to the groin, and completely covers the sides of the head.

Habitat

Microhyla heymonsi lives in a range of disturbed areas and secondary vegetation.

Breeding Habitat

It breeds in temporary rain puddles, paddy fields, ditches, marshes, and slow-flowing streams.