| Kalophrynus robinsoni | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Microhylidae |
| Genus: | Kalophrynus |
| Species: | K. robinsoni |
| Binomial name | |
| Kalophrynus robinsoni Smith, 1922 | |
Kalophrynus robinsoni (common names: Robinson's grainy frog, Pahang Mountain sticky frog) is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae. It is endemic to Pahang in central Peninsular Malaysia.[1][2] The specific name robinsoni honours Herbert C. Robinson, a British zoologist and ornithologist.[3][4] This poorly known species has not been reported since 1922.[1]
Description
Males measure 17–18 mm (0.67–0.71 in) and female(s) 18 mm (0.71 in) in snout–vent length; it is uncertain whether these are juveniles or adults. The snout is short and truncate. The tympanum is visible and about two-thirds of the eye diameter. The toes are one-third webbed and have bluntly pointed tips. The dorsum is light brown and has an elongated X-shaped mark, extending from the eyelids to the groin. The venter is yellowish with brown spots and speckles.[3]
Habitat and conservation
Its natural habitat is, presumably, primary rainforest. The type locality is within the Taman Negara National Park.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d van Dijk, P.P.; Das, I. & Tzi Ming, L. (2004). "Kalophrynus robinsoni". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T57846A11693072. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T57846A11693072.en. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2018). "Kalophrynus robinsoni Smith, 1922". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
- ^ a b Zug, George R. (2015). "Morphology and systematics of Kalophrynus interlineatus–pleurostigma populations (Anura: Microhylidae: Kalophryninae) and a taxonomy of the genus Kalophrynus Tschudi, Asian sticky frogs". Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences. Series 4. 62 (5): 135–190.
- ^ Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael & Grayson, Michael (2013). The Eponym Dictionary of Amphibians. Pelagic Publishing. pp. 181–182. ISBN 978-1-907807-42-8.