Pelophryne linanitensis, also known as the Linanit dwarf toad,[4] is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae.[1][3] It is endemic to Batu Linanit in Mount Murud in Sarawak, Borneo.[1][4][3]
Pelophryne linanitensis is a mid-sized species within its genus: adult males measure 18–19 mm (0.7–0.7 in) in snout–vent length;[2] females are unknown.[2][4] The head is wider than it is long. The snout is vertical in lateral view. The tympanum is distinct. Supratympanic fold and parotoid gland are absent. The fingers are extremely short and stout, and with extensively webbed. The toes are long and almost fully webbed.[2] The dorsum is predominantly brown and bears an indistinct, lighter brown hour-glass pattern.[2][4] Males have a subgular vocal sac.[2]
The male advertisement call consists of a metallic "ping" note that is repeated 4–5 times in a call series.[4]
The type series was collected from rhododendron forest at the wind-swept summit of Batu Linanit at 2,250 m (7,380 ft) above sea level. The males were found calling from leaves just 5–15 cm (2.0–5.9 in) above the ground that was covered by deep layer of moss, leave litter, and roots.[1][2][4] The larval habitat is unknown but could be Nepenthes pitchers, near which the males were found.[2]
The type locality is within the Pulong Tau National Park, but habitat loss is occurring within the park. Climate change is also a likely future threat to this species. It is likely a summit specialist with very limited range, likely about 1 km².[1]
Pelophryne linanitensis, also known as the Linanit dwarf toad, is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to Batu Linanit in Mount Murud in Sarawak, Borneo.
Pelophryne linanitensis[2][3][4] es una especie de anfibio anuro de la familia Bufonidae.
Esta especie es endémica del estado de Sarawak en el este de Malasia en el noroeste de Borneo. Se encuentra en la cumbre de Batu Linanit en el monte Murud, a 2250 m sobre el nivel del mar.[5] Su alcance es inferior a 1 km².
Pelophryne linanitensis mide aproximadamente 18 mm. Su dorso es de color marrón grisáceo y sus flancos son cremosos. Su lado ventral es gamuza teñida de sepia.
El nombre de la especie está compuesto de linanit y del sufijo latino -ensis que significa "que vive, que habita", y le fue dado en referencia al lugar de su descubrimiento, el Batu Linanit.
Pelophryne linanitensis Pelophryne generoko animalia da. Anfibioen barruko Bufonidae familian sailkatuta dago, Anura ordenan.
Pelophryne linanitensis Pelophryne generoko animalia da. Anfibioen barruko Bufonidae familian sailkatuta dago, Anura ordenan.
Pelophryne linanitensis est une espèce d'amphibiens de la famille des Bufonidae[1].
Cette espèce est endémique de l'État du Sarawak en Malaisie orientale dans le Nord-Ouest de Bornéo[1]. Elle se rencontre au sommet du Batu Linanit sur le mont Murud, à environ 2 250 m d'altitude. Son aire de répartition est inférieure à 1 km2.
Pelophryne linanitensis[2] mesure environ 18 mm. Son dos est brun gris et ses flancs crème. Sa face ventrale est chamois teinté de sépia.
Son nom d'espèce, composé de linanit et du suffixe latin -ensis, « qui vit dans, qui habite », lui a été donné en référence au lieu de sa découverte, le Batu Linanit.
Pelophryne linanitensis est une espèce d'amphibiens de la famille des Bufonidae.
Pelophryne linanitensis é uma espécie de sapo da família Bufonidae. Ele é endêmico em Bornéu. Seu habitat natural são as florestas úmidas das terras baixas, em áreas tropicais e subtropicais, e rios. Está ameaçado pela perda do seu habitat.[1]
Pelophryne linanitensis é uma espécie de sapo da família Bufonidae. Ele é endêmico em Bornéu. Seu habitat natural são as florestas úmidas das terras baixas, em áreas tropicais e subtropicais, e rios. Está ameaçado pela perda do seu habitat.
