Borneo Eared Frog

Scientific Name: Polypedates otilophus

Order: Anura (frogs & toads)

Family: Rhacophoridae

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The Borneo eared frog or file-eared tree frog is easily identified by its unique shape, large size and gliding behavior. It has prominent ridges above its eye and extra webbing on its legs. It is most commonly found in groups along suitable breeding ponds, attached to nearby vegetation just above the ground.

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Location: Temporarily off exhibit

Arrived at EPZ: 2018

Habitat & Range
Borneo frogs inhabit parts of Indonesia and Malaysia, including Borneo in lowland rainforests.
Identification
This tree frog with has prominent, sharp ridges behind its eyes. Its coloration ranges from a pale brown to tan. Thin black stripes run down its back from its head.
Diet
The Borneo eared frogs diet consists of insects
Reproduction & Lifespan
Like other species of tree frogs, their eggs are fertilized and develop in foam nests above water bodies. Tadpoles quickly grow in the pools, and can leave the water in 8-10 weeks. Full-grown tadpoles may reach 2.5 inches in length. Borneo Eared Frogs can live over 5 years old.
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Females will construct a foam nest and attach it to plants above the water. When the tadpoles hatch, they fall right into the water.

Borneo Eared Frog

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