Limnonectes leytensis

Least Concern
Kingdom:    Animalia
Phylum:    Chordata
Class:    Amphibia
Order:     Anura
Family:     Dicroglossidae
Genus:    Limnonectes
Common Name:     Leyte Swamp Frog
Ecological Status:    Philippine Endemic

About the Species:

Limnonectes leytensis or the swamp frog/small disked frog is a medium-sized frog characterized by having a distinct tympanum and a narrow head with roundedly pointed snout. L. leytensis is endemic in the Philippines particularly in the southern islands of Mindanao, Basilan, Camiguin, Bohol, Leyte, Samar, Negros, Panay and Sibuyan. Recorded from several studies, this species inhabits riparian microhabitat specifically in streams and rivers in low elevation forests, forest edges, and in some populations, swamp and other wetlands.  In MHRWS, this swamp frog is found from lowland to montane forests. They are commonly seen in the rocks of the mountain streams.

References:

Diesmos, A. A. Alcala, A., Brown, R., Afuang, L., Dolino, C., Gee, G., Hampson, K., Diesmos, M.L., Mallari, A., Ong, P., Paguntalan., L., Pedregosa, M., Ubaldo, D., & Gutierrez, B. (2004). Limnonectes leytensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved September 23, 2017 from http://www.IUCN-RedList.com/ Limnonectesleytensis.