Wildlifeof Malaysia
Leptobrachium smithi
Horned Frogs & Litter Frogs
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Leptobrachium smithi
Basic stats
Range
Southeast Asia; Peninsular Malaysia (Pulau Langkawi)
Size
Males 36–68mm; females 50–78mm
Smith's litter frog is a frog of Southeast Asia that may also occur in Peninsular Malaysia (Pulau Langkawi). The species name honours Malcolm Arthur Smith, an early herpetologist of Thailand's amphibians. It is a moderate-sized Leptobrachium, with males measuring 36–68 mm and females 50–78 mm in snout–vent length. The head is relatively big and depressed, with striking eyes in which the upper half of the iris is scarlet or yellow (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- Where is the Leptobrachium smithi found?
- Southeast Asia; Peninsular Malaysia (Pulau Langkawi)
- How big is the Leptobrachium smithi?
- Males 36–68mm; females 50–78mm