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Peat Swamp Frog/Malaysian Frog

Limnonectes malesianus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Amphibia (สัตว์สะเทินน้ำสะเทินบก)
Order
Anura (อันดับกบ)
Family
Dicroglossidae
Genus
Limnonectes
Species
Limnonectes malesianus (Peat Swamp Frog/Malaysian Frog)

Names in Other Languages

Indonesian Bangkong moncong-pendek

Similar Species in Limnonectes

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Kop Panomdongrak
Limnonectes savan
Least Concern
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Fujian Large-headed Frog
Limnonectes fujianensis
Least Concern
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Lesser Swamp Frog
Limnonectes paramacrodon
Near Threatened
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Kenepai Wart Frog
Limnonectes kenepaiensis
Vulnerable
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Limborg's Frog
Limnonectes limborgi
Least Concern
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Indonesia Wart Frog
Limnonectes microdiscus
Least Concern
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Shompen Frog
Limnonectes shompenorum
Least Concern
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Giant River Frog
Limnonectes leporinus
Least Concern
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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Peat Swamp Frog/Malaysian Frog?
The scientific name of Peat Swamp Frog/Malaysian Frog is Limnonectes malesianus. It belongs to the genus Limnonectes.
What is the conservation status of Peat Swamp Frog/Malaysian Frog?
Peat Swamp Frog/Malaysian Frog (Limnonectes malesianus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Peat Swamp Frog/Malaysian Frog belong to?
Peat Swamp Frog/Malaysian Frog (Limnonectes malesianus) belongs to the genus Limnonectes, which is part of the taxonomic family Dicroglossidae.
What kingdom does Peat Swamp Frog/Malaysian Frog belong to?
Peat Swamp Frog/Malaysian Frog (Limnonectes malesianus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Peat Swamp Frog/Malaysian Frog?
The closest relatives of Peat Swamp Frog/Malaysian Frog in the genus Limnonectes include Kop Panomdongrak, Giant River Frog, Fujian Large-headed Frog, Shompen Frog, Kenepai Wart Frog.

Genus Limnonectes — 20 Species

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Kop Panomdongrak
Limnonectes savan
LC 🐾
Giant River Frog
Limnonectes leporinus
LC 🐾
Fujian Large-headed Frog
Limnonectes fujianensis
LC 🐾
Shompen Frog
Limnonectes shompenorum
LC 🐾
Kenepai Wart Frog
Limnonectes kenepaiensis
VU 🐾
Limborg's Frog
Limnonectes limborgi
LC 🐾
Indonesia Wart Frog
Limnonectes microdiscus
LC 🐾
Lesser Swamp Frog
Limnonectes paramacrodon
NT 🐾
Namie's Frog
Limnonectes namiyei
EN
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Peat Swamp Frog/Malaysian Frog
Limnonectes malesianus
NT
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Annam Wart Frog
Limnonectes dabanus
LC 🐾
Blyth’s River Frog/Giant Asian River Frog/Giant Frog
Limnonectes blythii
NT 🐾
Giant Philippine Frog
Limnonectes macrocephalus
NT 🐾
Rough-backed River Frog
Limnonectes ibanorum
LC 🐾
Dammerman's Wart Frog
Limnonectes dammermani
LC 🐾
Fanged River Frog
Limnonectes macrodon
LC 🐾
Greater Swamp Frog
Limnonectes ingeri
LC 🐾
Smooth Guardian Frog
Limnonectes palavanensis
LC 🐾
Rough-backed Frog
Limnonectes asperatus
LC 🐾
Sulawesi Wart Frog
Limnonectes microtympanum
EN
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