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Kalophrynus baluensis
Basic stats
Diet
Small invertebrates, particularly ants and termites
Habitat
Montane forest leaf litter
Range
Endemic to Borneo (Kinabalu region)
Clutch size
Several hundred eggs (typical for Kalophrynus)
Incubation period
A few days to hatching (typical for Kalophrynus)
Size
Small-medium (35–50mm)
Weight
~5–10g
A montane 'sticky frog' restricted to the Kinabalu region, part of a genus named for the notably sticky glandular skin secretions many species produce when handled — a likely defence against predators.
Found in leaf litter in montane forest, feeding mainly on ants and termites; separating this species from its lowland relatives generally requires close examination of thigh markings or call.
