About Nyctixalus margaritifer Boulenger, 1882
Adult Body Size
In terms of body measurements, adult males of Nyctixalus margaritifer measure 30–33 mm (1.2–1.3 in) in snout–vent length, while adult females measure 31–43 mm (1.2–1.7 in).
Body and Limb Morphology
The species has a slender and flattened body, a distinct tympanum, and slender fingers and toes that bear medium-sized terminal discs.
Skin and Coloration
Its skin is coarsely granular, and its base color ranges from orange to dark brown, with yellow spots present on the eyelids and shoulders.
Habitat Range
For habitat and conservation status, Nyctixalus margaritifer lives in undisturbed highland forests, and it also occurs in coffee plantations that have sufficient forest canopy cover.
Breeding Biology
This species breeds in water-filled tree holes, where tadpoles complete their development.
Conservation Threats
Nyctixalus margaritifer is a rare species that is threatened by forest loss.
Confirmed Protected Area Populations
Confirmed populations are found in Mount Halimun Salak National Park and Gunung Gede Pangrango National Park.
Unconfirmed Population Record
There is an unconfirmed record of the species from Mount Merapi National Park.
Additional Population Records
Single individuals have also been recorded from Telaga Warna Nature Reserve, and from an area located very close to Gunung Sigogor Nature Reserve.
