Description
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Platymantis negrosensis, also known as the Negros Forest Frog, has a snout-vent length ranging from 30-50 mm. It has scattered tubercles and ridges on its back. The disks of its fingers are broadly dilated.Platymantis negrosensis was confused with P. guentheri prior to its description. Conservation measures in place include the establishment and management of protected areas.
- Frost, D. R. 2004. Amphibian Species of the World: an On-line Reference. Version 3.0. (22 August, 2004). Electronic Database accessible at http://research.amnh.org/herpetology/amphibia/index.html. American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA.
- “Platymantis negrosensis: Negros Forest Frog.” Global Amphibian Assessment. 15 Oct. 2004. IUCN, The World Conservation Union, Conservation Internatural and NatureServe. 29 Sept. 2005 .
Distribution and Habitat
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Platymantis negrosensis is endemic to the Philippines. It is found in Mt. Canlaon and Cuernos de Negros, Negros Island, at elevations of 500-1050 m. There is a population in Panay that is also speculated to belong to this species. This arboreal species lives in primary forests. Preferred microhabitats in lower montane and lowland forests include arboreal ferns and the leaf axils of screw pines and plants of the family Araceae.
Life History, Abundance, Activity, and Special Behaviors
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This nocturnal species breeds and lays eggs in arboreal ferns. Platymantis negrosensis is oviparous and their young undergo direct development. The female frog lays approximately 40 unpigmented eggs that develop directly into froglets in as little as 39 days.
Life History, Abundance, Activity, and Special Behaviors
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The populations of P. negrosensis in Negros Island have declined from common to rare. Their populations in Panay have not been recently assessed.
Relation to Humans
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There is no known use of this species.
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Negros forest frog: Brief Summary
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The Negros forest frog (Platymantis negrosensis) is a species of frog in the family Ceratobatrachidae. It is endemic to Panay and Negros, Philippines.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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