Smooth Guardian Frog — printable fact sheet
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Smooth Guardian Frog
Limnonectes palavanensis
The Smooth Guardian Frog is a small amphibian native to Southeast Asia, particularly found on the island of Borneo, the Palawan region of the Philippines, and parts of Indonesia and Malaysia. It is notable for its smooth skin, slender legs, and relatively small size, usually spo…
Did you know?
- Unlike most frogs, Smooth Guardian Frogs do not lay their eggs directly in water—males guard eggs on land and later transport the tadpoles to water sources.
- Male Smooth Guardian Frogs exhibit rare parental care by carrying tadpoles on their backs. Their smooth skin helps them avoid dehydration in leaf litter environments. They often call at night, making a distinctive series of chirps.
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