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Wallace's flying frog

Rhacophorus nigropalmatus

Wallace's flying frog (Rhacophorus nigropalmatus)Common

Photo: Rushenb · CC BY-SA 4.0

Amphibianinsectivore

Wallace's flying frog is a tree-dwelling amphibian with webbed feet that let it glide between branches. It lives in rainforests across Southeast Asia, from Thailand to Indonesia. This frog doesn't truly fly, but can make impressive leaps thanks to its stretchy skin between its toes.

  • Uses foot webbing like parachutes to glide up to 15 meters between trees
  • Named after Alfred Wallace, who discovered the first specimen
  • Lays its eggs in foam nests above water for protection
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At a glance

Classification
Amphibian
Scientific name
Rhacophorus nigropalmatus
Habitat
Rainforest
Regions in this directory
Asia
Diet
insectivore
Relative size
small
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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