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Kalophrynus heterochirus
Basic stats
Diet
Ants, termites
Habitat
Leaf litter and burrows
Range
Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia
Clutch size
Several hundred eggs (typical for Kalophrynus)
Incubation period
A few days to hatching (typical for Kalophrynus)
Size
Small (30–45mm)
Weight
~5–10g
A narrow-mouthed frog named for the sticky skin secretion it produces when handled or threatened, used as a defence against predators. Colouring and pattern are notably variable between individuals, as the name suggests.
Feeds on ants and termites, spending much of its time in leaf litter and burrows, emerging to call and breed after rain.
