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Occidozyga sumatrana
| Family Name: | Dicroglossidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Amphibian) |
| Common Name: | Yellow-bellied Puddle Frog |
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Description
| Description | Head relatively small. Body squat with long and muscular hind limbs, and fully webbed feet. Dorsal surface yellow or brown, with some individuals having a white or orange stripe down the middle of their back. Its call, which sounds like a rubbery "ek-ek-ek" can be heard in the evening. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Nocturnal, largely aquatic, feets on insects. Often seen immersed in shallow water with its head and eyes above the surface. Frequently seen in swampy areas, forest streams, and puddles. |
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| Habitats | Freshwater Swamp Forest |
| Distribution | In Singapore, found in the Central Nature Reserves, Western Catchment Area, and Pulau Tekong. occurs in the Malay Peninsula, Borneo, Sumatra, and Java. |
| Nature Reserves | Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Central Catchment Nature Reserve |
| Nature Areas | Western Catchment Area |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Common |
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References
| References | Baker, N. & Lim, K. 2012. Wild animals of Singapore. Singapore: Draco Publishing and Distribution Pte Ltd. 180pp Lim, K.P. & Lim, L.K. 1992. A Guide to the Amphibians & Reptiles of Singapore. Singapore: Singapore Science Centre. 160pp |
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