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
editMicryletta 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
editIts range is fragmented within central and southern Taiwan. It is also present in Kenting National Park.[1]
Habitat and conservation
editMicryletta 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.