Wallace’s Flying Frog
The Wallace’s Flying Frogs are known for their ability to glide through the air from one tree to another. They have a green dorsal region and a white ventral region and are spread across a large area covering several south Asian countries. The females of this species are larger than the males.
Scientific Name – Rhacophorus nigropalmatus
Classification – Rhacophorus
Gender Names – Male – male; Female – female; Baby – tadpole
Collective Noun – Knot
Length/Size – 80–100 mm
Mating Season – Rainy season
Special Features – The webbed feet are relatively larger than the body
Geographical Distribution – From the Malay Peninsula to western parts of Indonesia, and is also found in Borneo and Sumatra islands
Natural Habitat – Dense forests with large trees
Conservation Status – Least Concern
Diet – Insects
Predators – Mostly tree climbing snakes