Nyctixalus pictus (Peters, 1871)

Size

Nyctixalus pictus grows to approximately 35 mm (1.4 in) in snout–vent length, with males being slightly smaller than females.

Head and Limb Morphology

It has a pointed snout, a distinct tympanum, and long limbs.

Digit Structure

The tips of its fingers and toes are dilated into large discs; the fingers have no webbing, while the toes are only partly webbed.

Coloration

Its body is colored brown or reddish brown, with spots ranging from white to yellow across its surface.

Geographic Distribution

This species is distributed across the Malay Peninsula, extending from extreme southern Thailand through Peninsular Malaysia to Singapore, as well as Sumatra (Indonesia), Borneo (Brunei, Malaysia, and Indonesia), and the Philippines.

Habitat Type

It inhabits the shrub and lower tree layers of primary and secondary forests.

Elevation Range

It is generally found at elevations below 700 m (2,300 ft), though it can occur up to 1,650 m (5,410 ft) on Borneo.

Tadpole Development Habitat

Its tadpoles develop in water-filled cavities in trees, including phytotelms, and in rotting logs.

Population Status

Nyctixalus pictus has a widespread distribution but is an uncommon species.

Threats

Its populations are threatened by habitat loss caused by forest clearing for agriculture and logging.

Protected Area Overlap

Its range overlaps with several protected areas.

Singapore Distribution

In Singapore, this species is only found within the Bukit Timah and Central Catchment Nature Reserves.