Microhyla pulchra
| Microhyla pulchra | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Microhylidae |
| Genus: | Microhyla |
| Species: | M. pulchra
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| Binomial name | |
| Microhyla pulchra (Hallowell, 1861)
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| Synonyms | |
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Engystoma pulchrum Hallowell, 1861 | |
Microhyla pulchra is a species of narrow-mouthed frog found in northeastern India, southern China, and Southeast Asia south to at least Thailand but possibly as far south as Malaysia and Singapore.[2] It has also been introduced to Guam.[3]
It has many common names, including beautiful pygmy frog, Guangdong rice frog, and marbled pygmy frog.[2] Microhyla pulchra is a common species in suitable habitat, but it is not often seen because it is cryptic and seasonal. It typically occurs near forest edges. It is eaten in Laos.[1]
References
- ^ a b IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group. (2022). "Microhyla pulchra". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T57891A63880157. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T57891A63880157.en. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ a b Frost, Darrel R. (2013). "Microhyla pulchra (Hallowell, 1861)". Amphibian Species of the World 5.6, an Online Reference. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
- ^ Wostl, Elijah; Eric N. Smith; Robert N. Reed (2016). "Origin and Identity of Fejervarya (Anura: Dicroglossidae) on Guam". Pacific Science. 70 (2): 233–241. Bibcode:2016PacSc..70..233W. doi:10.2984/70.2.9.