Zhangixalus dennysi (Blanford, 1881)

Size and Vocalization

Zhangixalus dennysi can grow up to 10 cm (3.9 in) in length and produces an unusually loud call.

Toe Adhesive Disks

This frog has adhesive disks on its toes, which help it climb and cling to trees and branches.

Toe Webbing

It also has extensive webbed skin between its toes.

Gliding Ability

When jumping from a branch, this webbed skin stretches, letting the frog glide between branches or trees. The frog can also adjust its feet while in mid-air to steer its glide.

Habitat Range

This species lives in moist forests across lowlands, mountains, and hills near streams.

Elevation Range

It typically inhabits primary forests, and has been recorded at elevations ranging from 80 to 1500 meters above sea level.

Diet

It feeds on insects.

Egg Laying Behavior

Females of Zhangixalus dennysi lay their eggs in foam nests, which they attach to branches and grasses that hang over water.

Foam Nest Construction

They build these nests by beating a frothy secretion into foam using their hind legs.

Tadpole Development Habitat

The tadpoles of this species develop in paddy fields, water-filled holes, ponds, and marshes.