Polypedates leucomystax

Least Concern
Kingdom:    Animalia
Phylum:    Chordata
Class:    Amphibia
Order:     Anura
Family:     Rhacophoridae
Genus:    Polypedates
Common Name:    Four-lined tree frog
Ecological Status:    Southeast Asia Endemic

About the Species:

Polypedates leucomystax or the common tree frog is a large tree frog characterized by having a slender and flattened body. The back skin is smooth with four vague to distinct dark longitudinal lines that are sometimes broken. It has a round pointed snout and large tympanum. Fingers are with rudimentary webs while toes are extensively webbed. The finger pads are larger than those in the toes. P. leucomystax is endemic in some parts of Asia particularly in Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, India, China, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Philippines. This species on the other hand is now introduced in Japan. Recorded from several studies, this species inhabits all manner of human habitats such as agricultural areas, ditches, artificial ponds and lakes, gardens and even houses. They are capable of thriving near human habitations or disturbed areas. In MHRWS, this species is found from lowland to montane forests. They are commonly seen in the axils of leaves as well as in the stem and branches of plants and trees.  
 
References:  
Diesmos, A. A., Alcala, A., Brown, R., Afuang, L., Gee, G., Sukumaran, J.,Yaakob, M., Ming, L., Chuaynkern, Y., Thirakhupt, K., Inger, R., Stuebing, R., Das, I., Yambun, P., & Lakim, M. (2004). Polypedates Leucomystax. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved September 23, 2017 from http://www.IUCN-RedList.com/ Polypedatesleucomystax.  

Alcala, A., & Brown, W. (1998). Philippine Amphibians An Illustrated Field Guide. Bookmark, Inc. Makati City, Philippines, pp. 1-111.  

Brown, R., McGuire, Femer, J., Icarangal, J., Nicandro, & Kennedy, R. (2000). Amphibian and Reptiles of Luzon island, ii: preliminary report on the herpetofauna of Aurora memorial national park, Philippines . Hamadryad, 25(2), pp. 1-14. 

Delima, E., Diesmos, A., & Ibańez, J. (2007). The Herpetological Importance of Mount Hamiguitan Range, Mindanao Island, Philippines. Banwa, pp. 27-40.