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Glyphoglossus
''Glyphoglossus'' is a genus of frogs in the family Microhylidae. The genus occurs in Southeastern Asia. Common name balloon frogs has been coined for it, whereas the common name squat frogs refers to the ''Calluella'' species that are now included in this genus. They are fossorial frogs that spend only limited time on the soil surface and are typically known from only few specimens. Taxonomy ''Glyphoglossus'', as currently delimited, includes species formerly included in a separate genus, ''Calluella''. Molecular genetic data strongly suggest that ''Glyphoglossus'' is nested within ''Calluella''. Consequently, ''Calluella'' was brought into synonymy of ''Glyphoglossus''. Description Diagnostic characteristics of ''Calluella'' are wide head and flattened body; reduced eyes; presence of maxillary and vomerine teeth; toes with reduced webbing; circular pupil; large, oval, and entire tongue; palate having paired dermal ridges; and a large compressed inner metatarsal The metata ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glyphoglossus Capsus
''Glyphoglossus'' is a genus of frogs in the family Microhylidae. The genus occurs in Southeastern Asia. Common name balloon frogs has been coined for it, whereas the common name squat frogs refers to the ''Calluella'' species that are now included in this genus. They are fossorial frogs that spend only limited time on the soil surface and are typically known from only few specimens. Taxonomy ''Glyphoglossus'', as currently delimited, includes species formerly included in a separate genus, ''Calluella''. Molecular genetic data strongly suggest that ''Glyphoglossus'' is nested within ''Calluella''. Consequently, ''Calluella'' was brought into synonymy of ''Glyphoglossus''. Description Diagnostic characteristics of ''Calluella'' are wide head and flattened body; reduced eyes; presence of maxillary and vomerine teeth; toes with reduced webbing; circular pupil; large, oval, and entire tongue; palate having paired dermal ridges; and a large compressed inner metatarsal tubercle under ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glyphoglossus
''Glyphoglossus'' is a genus of frogs in the family Microhylidae. The genus occurs in Southeastern Asia. Common name balloon frogs has been coined for it, whereas the common name squat frogs refers to the ''Calluella'' species that are now included in this genus. They are fossorial frogs that spend only limited time on the soil surface and are typically known from only few specimens. Taxonomy ''Glyphoglossus'', as currently delimited, includes species formerly included in a separate genus, ''Calluella''. Molecular genetic data strongly suggest that ''Glyphoglossus'' is nested within ''Calluella''. Consequently, ''Calluella'' was brought into synonymy of ''Glyphoglossus''. Description Diagnostic characteristics of ''Calluella'' are wide head and flattened body; reduced eyes; presence of maxillary and vomerine teeth; toes with reduced webbing; circular pupil; large, oval, and entire tongue; palate having paired dermal ridges; and a large compressed inner metatarsal The metata ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glyphoglossus Molossus
''Glyphoglossus molossus'' is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae. Its common names include blunt-headed burrowing frog and balloon frog. Distribution and habitat ''Glyphoglossus molossus'' is found in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical seasonal forests, moist savanna, intermittent freshwater marshes, rural gardens, temporary ponds, and heavily degraded former forest. Breeding biology These large, burrowing frogs follow the general theme of microhylids that deposit aquatic eggs over and over. There is explosive breeding activity in ephemeral water sources such as ponds and ditches. The frogs perform multiple amplectic dips to oviposit surface films of pigmented eggs. A portion of a clutch is released with each dip, with a dip lasting for about 6 seconds. 200–300 eggs are released per dip. The ova have a dark black animal pole and yellow vegetal pole. Tadpoles feed by filtering suspended material in the wate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glyphoglossus Brooksii
''Glyphoglossus brooksii'' is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae. It is endemic to Borneo and found in Kalimantan (Indonesia) and Sarawak (Malaysia). Its common names are Brooks' squat frog and Brooks' burrowing frog. It is named after Mr. Cecil J. Brooks who collected the holotype "in a hole whilst prospecting" in Bidi, Sarawak. Description ''Glyphoglossus brooksii'' females can grow to in snout–vent length. The dorsum is granulate and tan to brown in colour with a complex dark brown pattern. The belly is cream or yellow. The body is robust with short and wide head. Limbs are short and thick; the toes basally webbed, with fringes of skin seen along toes. ''Glyphoglossus brooksii'' is a burrowing frog inhabiting the leaf litter. Its life history is poorly known. Males call during the day, during heavy showers. Eggs are relatively small and pigmented. Habitat and conservation ''Glyphoglossus brooksii'' occurs in lowland rainforests, mid-elevation dipterocarp forests ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glyphoglossus Minutus
''Glyphoglossus minutus'', also known as the minute narrow-mouthed frog, is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae. The specific name ''minutus'' alludes to the small size of this species. It is endemic to Peninsular Malaysia and only known from four localities in the state of Pahang: two inside the Taman Negara National Park (including its type locality), one in the Krau Wildlife Reserve, and Gunung Senyum. It probably occurs more widely in central Peninsular Malaysia. Description The type series consists of three specimens: two adult males measuring and one adult female measuring in snout–vent length. The body is rounded and roughly triangular in shape. The head is wider than it is long. The snout is obtusely pointed. The tympanum is distinct. The limbs are short. The fingers have pointed tips and are free of webbing. The toes are rounded and are partially webbed. The dorsum is granular with rounded warts and clay or yellowish-brown in colour. There are warm sepia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glyphoglossus Smithi
''Glyphoglossus smithi'', also known as Smith's squat frog or Smith's burrowing frog, is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae. It is endemic to Sabah and Sarawak in Malaysian Borneo. However, it is likely to occur more widely than currently known and be present in Brunei and Indonesia. The specific name ''smithi'' honours Dr Harrison Willard Smith, an American scientist who collected the holotype from the Limbang River district. Description Adult females measure up to in snout–vent length. The overall appearance is stocky. The head is small, slightly wider than it is long. The snout is truncate. The tympanum is present but hidden under skin. The finger tips are not expanded but the toe tips are expanded into small discs. The toes are about one-fourth webbed. Skin is smooth. Colouration is dark brown above with dark markings edged with pink or red. A conspicuous red or pink arc may be present above the anus. Habitat and conservation ''Glyphoglossus smithi'' occurs in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glyphoglossus Guttulatus
''Glyphoglossus guttulatus'', also known as Burmese squat frog, blotched burrowing frog, orange burrowing frog, or striped spadefoot frog, is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae. It is found in Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. It is uncertain whether it is present in the Peninsular Malaysia. ''Glyphoglossus guttulatus'' occurs in lowland forests at elevations of above sea level. It is most commonly observed on leaf litter near rivers. Breeding is explosive and takes place in water. The tadpoles are suspension feeders. This species can occur locally in great numbers during the breeding and then effectively disappear. It is probably threatened by habitat degradation Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss and habitat reduction) is the process by which a natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species. The organisms that previously inhabited the site are displaced or dead, thereby ... caused by expansion of agricultural land, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glyphoglossus Yunnanensis
''Glyphoglossus yunnanensis'', also known as Yunnan squat frog or Yunnan small narrow-mouthed frog, is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae. It is found in southern China (Yunnan, southern Sichuan, and western Guizhou) and northern Vietnam; it probably occurs in adjacent Laos and in eastern Myanmar. ''Glyphoglossus yunnanensis'' occurs in a very wide variety of habitats in hilly areas at elevations of above sea level. Breeding takes place in pools and paddy fields. ''G. yunnanensis'' is common in China. It is threatened by habitat destruction Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss and habitat reduction) is the process by which a natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species. The organisms that previously inhabited the site are displaced or dead, thereby ... and degradation caused by human settlements. Its range overlaps with many protected areas. References yunnanensis Frogs of Asia Frogs of China Amphibians of Vietnam Amphib ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glyphoglossus Volzi
''Glyphoglossus volzi'', also known as Sumatra squat frog, is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae. It is endemic to Sumatra, Indonesia. The specific name ''volzi'' honours Dr Walter Volz, a Swiss zoologist and traveller. ''Glyphoglossus volzi'' is a poorly known species occurring in lowland primary forest at elevations of above sea level. It is only known from few specimens, but this likely reflects the lack of suitable sampling methods for what is likely a fossorial species. It probably lays its eggs in pools of standing water on the forest floor. The main threat to this species is clear-cutting of lowland tropical rainforest for oil palm plantations, small-holder agriculture, and wood extraction. It is present in the Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park is a national park in Sumatra, Indonesia. The park located along the Bukit Barisan mountain range, has a total area of 3,568 km2, and spans three provinces: Lampung, Bengkulu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glyphoglossus Flavus
''Glyphoglossus flavus'' is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae. It is endemic to Borneo and is known from the Gunung Mulu National Park in Sarawak (Malaysia), Danum Valley Conservation Area in Sabah (Malaysia), and Ulu Temburong National Park in Brunei. Common names Borneo squat frog and yellow burrowing frog have been coined for it. Its natural habitats are tropical swamp forests. This burrowing frog is difficult to find and is expected to be more widely distributed than currently known. References flavus Flavus is the Latin word for yellow or blond and has given the name to many, more or less yellow, objects: * Subrius Flavus, a failed Roman conspirator against the Emperor Nero * Flavus, brother of Arminius See also * Flavius * Flava (disambi ... Endemic fauna of Borneo Amphibians of Brunei Amphibians of Malaysia Amphibians described in 1984 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians of Borneo {{Microhylidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Microhylidae
The Microhylidae, commonly known as narrow-mouthed frogs, are a geographically widespread family of frogs. The 683 species are in 63 genera and 11 subfamilies, which is the largest number of genera of any frog family. Evolution A molecular phylogenetic study by van der Meijden, et al. (2007) has estimated the initial internal divergence of the family Microhylidae to have taken place about 66 million years ago, or immediately after the Cretaceous extinction event. The most recent common ancestor of the Microhylidae and their closest ranoid relatives is estimated to have lived 116 million years ago in Gondwana. Description As suggested by their name, microhylids are mostly small frogs. Many species are below in length, although some species are as large as . They can be arboreal or terrestrial, and some even live close to water. The ground-dwellers are often found under leaf litter within forests, occasionally venturing out at night to hunt. The two main shapes for the microhyli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
China
China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia. It is the world's most populous country, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion, slightly ahead of India. China spans the equivalent of five time zones and borders fourteen countries by land, the most of any country in the world, tied with Russia. Covering an area of approximately , it is the world's third largest country by total land area. The country consists of 22 provinces, five autonomous regions, four municipalities, and two Special Administrative Regions (Hong Kong and Macau). The national capital is Beijing, and the most populous city and financial center is Shanghai. Modern Chinese trace their origins to a cradle of civilization in the fertile basin of the Yellow River in the North China Plain. The semi-legendary Xia dynasty in the 21st century BCE and the well-attested Shang and Zhou dynasties developed a bureaucratic political system to serve hereditary monarchies, or dyna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |