Micryletta steinegeri (common names: Stejneger's paddy frog, Stejneger's narrow-mouthed toad, paddy frog, Taiwan little pygmy frog) is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae. It is endemic to central and southern Taiwan. In the past it has also been considered as a synonym of Micryletta inornata from continental Asia.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Microhylidae |
| Genus: | Micryletta |
| Species: | M. steinegeri
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| Micryletta steinegeri (Boulenger, 1909)
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Microhyla steinegeri Boulenger, 1909 | |
Description edit
Micryletta steinegeri is a small frog, growing to a maximum length of 25 mm (0.98 in). It has a slender body that is brown in colour, with irregular dark markings. Colouration varies a lot among individuals. Arms of front legs are orange. Breeding takes place in late spring and early summer in explosive breeding events. The tadpoles are almost transparent.[3]
Range edit
Its range is fragmented within central and southern Taiwan. It is also present in Kenting National Park.[1]
Habitat and conservation edit
Micryletta steinegeri inhabits broadleaf forests, sometimes also to be found in cultivated fields and orchards. Tadpoles develop in temporary rainwater pools, blocked ditches and cisterns. It is a rare frog known only from few localities. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2020). "Micryletta steinegeri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T57897A63879156. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T57897A63879156.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Micryletta steinegeri (Boulenger, 1909)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
- ^ Lue, Kuang-Yang. "Micryletta steinegeri". BiotaTaiwanica. Archived from the original on 7 June 2014. Retrieved 3 June 2014.