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| Name
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Rana similis,
Variable backed frog (Günther) |
| Distribution |
Luzon, Mindoro
and Polillo Islands |
| Habitat |
Beside rivers
mostly in forest but also in coconut plantations. |
| Remarks |
A semi arboreal
frog that is often found in low vegetation or on rocks and logs beside
riverbanks sometimes a metre or more above the ground. This small
to medium sized ranid (mean SVL 44.2mm, n= 12, range 63-35, mean mass
5.1g, n=11, range 3.7-13.25) frequently calls during the daytime but
is most active in the evening |
Call of Rana similis
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