Platymantis dorsalis

(Duméril, 1853)

Vernacular names
English : Duméril’s wrinkled ground frog
French : Grenouille ridée de Duméril

Classification
Class : Amphibia
Order : Anura
Family : Ceratobatrachidae
Notes : No subspecies known.

Identification
The species isn’t likely to grow much above 6 cm in length. Warty skin on back, large head with big eyes. Coloration mostly mottled beige-brown and quite variable. Dark markings in front and under eyes, and on lips. Clear band on back.

Range and habitat
The species is endemic to Philippines and occurs in southern Luzon, Polillo, Catanduanes, Tablas, Romblon, Marinduque, Cebu, Negros and Panay. Lives in lowland and mountain humid forests and cultivated areas, to 1500 m.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not Listed
Status : The species seems to remain common in suitable areas. It probably suffers from habitat loss locally.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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