Polypedates otilophus (Boulenger, 1893)

Taxonomic Naming

Scientific name: Polypedates otilophus (Boulenger, 1893).

Adult Size

Males of this species reach up to 80 mm (3.1 in) and females up to 100 mm (3.9 in) in snout–vent length.

Dorsal Coloration

Individuals have a robust body that is lemon yellow on the dorsal side, marked with many thin black stripes.

Limb Markings

The thighs also bear many black bars.

Tympanum and Crest

The tympanum is conspicuous, with a serrated bony crest positioned above it.

Finger Disc Structure

Fingertips are expanded into large discs, while the discs on the toes are smaller.

Webbing Structure

Fingers only have rudimentary webbing, and toes have moderate webbing.

Tadpole Coloration

Tadpoles of Polypedates otilophus are yellowish green on the upper side and white on the underside.

Tadpole Pattern Development

They develop the same stripes seen in adult individuals well before they complete metamorphosis.

Tadpole Size

The largest tadpoles reach 60 mm (2.4 in) in total length.

Habitat Range

This species most commonly occurs in secondary habitats, at the edges of primary forest, and in villages.

Breeding Site Behavior

Adults are easiest to locate at appropriate breeding ponds, where they perch on vegetation 1–4 m above the ground.

Conservation Status

The IUCN does not consider Polypedates otilophus to be a threatened species.