Wildlifeof Malaysia
Short-faced Horned Frog
Horned Frogs & Litter Frogs
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Megophrys aceras
Basic stats
Habitat
Tropical moist lowland and montane forest; tadpoles in forest streams
Range
Peninsular Malaysia and Thailand; possibly Indonesia
Size
Males 48–57mm; females 67–86mm
The Perak horned toad, also called the Perak spadefoot toad or Malayan horned frog, is a frog in the family Megophryidae found in Peninsular Malaysia and Thailand, and possibly Indonesia. Its common name refers to its type locality, Bukit Besar in Perak. It has a smooth back with scattered warts and short dermal projections on the eyelids, and the colour varies from grey and brown to bright orange (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Short-faced Horned Frog live in?
- Tropical moist lowland and montane forest; tadpoles in forest streams
- Where is the Short-faced Horned Frog found?
- Peninsular Malaysia and Thailand; possibly Indonesia
- How big is the Short-faced Horned Frog?
- Males 48–57mm; females 67–86mm