Pothole Narrow-mouthed Frog — Wildlife of Borneo Field Guide

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Microhyla petrigena

Diet

Ants, small invertebrates

Habitat

Rock potholes and small temporary water bodies

Range

Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia

Clutch size

Several hundred eggs (typical for narrow-mouthed frogs)

Incubation period

A few days to hatching (typical for narrow-mouthed frogs)

Size

Small (22–30mm)

Weight

~2–4g

A small narrow-mouthed frog associated with rock potholes and similar small, temporary water bodies used for breeding.

Feeds on ants and small invertebrates in leaf litter, calling from its specialised pothole breeding sites after rain.

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