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| Photo taken at Ulu Padas Forest Reserve. |
Why i call him "little" because he is small indeed. The size is approximately 30 mm for male and 40 mm for female. They are small.
How did the male and female meet and look after the eggs? Males call from below leaves on the forest floor and attract females to a terrestrial egg diposition site. Eggs are laid on the ground and are guarded by the male. Finally tadpoles hatch from the egg jelly, climb the male, and are transported by the male to a nearby body of water. Interesting right?
Alright, that is a little bit info and story of my little friend Mr. Smooth Guardian Frog. Till next time we share another story of another friends i have in the forests of Sabah..mmm.. Sipitang to be more specific. Till then guys!
3 comments:
I love nature,too, that's why I live in the forest.
The only thing I cannot stand is s--ke. I think I have a phobia to it. Can't even mention its name..hhrhhrrrggg!
Lovely frog photo! Also very interesting how the eggs are laid on the ground then the tadpoles are carried to water by the male. Great post.
Granpa--Thanks for visit me and my little nature freind here. Glad that we have the same interest. Living by the nature is just great. I am phobia of snakes too. Several times trying to overcome my fear but just can't handle snakes. Thanks again ya!
Diane--Thanks for dropping by too. I never see the eggs by myself yet but this little guy, i met last year during our field survey.
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