Montane Narrow-Mouthed Frog - Oreophryne anulata
( Stejneger, 1908 )

 

 

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Subspecies: Unknown
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CITES Status: NOT LISTED
IUCN Status: Least Concern
U.S. ESA Status: NOT LISTED

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Life Span: in Captivity

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Habitat:
This species inhabits arboreal microhabitats in mossy forest, but has also been found in disturbed lower montane forest. Male calling aggregations have been observed beside ponds and lakes. It is known to breed by direct development and does not require water for breeding.

Range:
This species is known from Biliran Island, Leyte Island, several montane localities on Mindanao Island, and Siargao Islands, in the Philippines (Philippines Red List Assessment Workshop May 2017). It is expected to be found on intervening islands. Its elevational range is unknown.

Conservation:
Conservation Actions
Some subpopulations of this species are protected in national parks, such as Mount Malindang National Park. 

Conservation Needed
There is a need for increased protection of remaining forest habitats on Mindanao.

Research Needed
More information is needed on this species' distribution, population status, ecology, and threats. A comprehensive appraisal of the genetic and morphological variation of the genus is needed (Sanguila et al. 2016).

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