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Polypedates iskandari Riyanto, Mumpuni & McGuire, 2011 is a animal in the Rhacophoridae family, order Anura, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

Photo of Polypedates iskandari Riyanto, Mumpuni & McGuire, 2011 (Polypedates iskandari Riyanto, Mumpuni & McGuire, 2011)
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Polypedates iskandari Riyanto, Mumpuni & McGuire, 2011

Polypedates iskandari Riyanto, Mumpuni & McGuire, 2011

Polypedates iskandari is a species of frog with distinct physical traits, recorded from elevations between 391 and 1008 m above sea level.

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Family
Genus
Polypedates
Order
Anura
Class
Amphibia

About Polypedates iskandari Riyanto, Mumpuni & McGuire, 2011

Section Purpose

This section describes the physical characteristics of Polypedates iskandari.

Holotype Size

The holotype, an adult male of the species, measures 44.5 mm (1.8 in) in snout–vent length.

Head Structure

Its head is elongated, moderately wide, and roughly the same width as its body. Both the tympanum and the supra-tympanic fold are distinct.

Limb Morphology

The fingers of Polypedates iskandari bear truncate or spatulate discs, and the toes are webbed.

Coloration and Markings

This species has lighter overall coloration than Polypedates leucomystax, and only faintly visible dorsal stripes.

Holotype Collection Elevation

For habitat and elevation, the holotype was collected at 1,008 m (3,307 ft) above sea level, and the original species description does not include any additional ecological information about the species.

Calling Male Observation

Two calling males of the species have been recorded in a swamp area located 391 m (1,283 ft) above sea level.

Maximum Recorded Elevation

The maximum recorded elevation for the species is 1008 meters above sea level.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Amphibia Anura Rhacophoridae Polypedates

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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