Odorrana leporipes (Werner, 1930)

Species Size

Odorrana leporipes is a relatively large frog species. Females can reach a snout–vent length of 102 mm (4.0 in).

Sex Identification Uncertainty

One reported individual measured 93 mm (3.7 in) was identified as male, but this sex identification is uncertain, and it is possible that the entire type series consists only of females.

Body and Tympanum Morphology

This species has a dorsoventrally compressed body, and its tympanum is very distinct.

Limb and Webbing Morphology

Its fingers and toes bear slightly enlarged discs, and the toes are fully webbed.

Marking Coloration

The supratympanic fold is milky white, and the lip stripe is white.

Dorsal Skin Texture

The dorsum is smooth, with faintly distinguishable dorsolateral folds.

Flank and Venter Skin Texture

The flanks have a granular texture, while the venter is smooth.

Body Coloration

The dorsum is dark green, and the flanks are stony gray with white marbling.

Leg Markings

The legs do not have any banding.

Type Collection Elevation

The type series of this species was collected at an elevation of 700 m (2,300 ft) above sea level.

Presumed Habitat

It is presumed to live near fast-flowing rivers and streams in montane tropical forest.

Conservation Knowledge Gaps

Neither threats to this species, nor its possible occurrence in protected areas, are currently known.