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Wallace's Flying Frog (Rhacophorus nigropalmatus) of the Malay Peninsula and Borneo, first described by Alfred Russel Wallace in 1869, uses its large, fully webbed feet to glide up to 15 meters between trees.
Why this score
Classic gliding frog with Wallace association, dramatic webbed feet, strong natural-history reputation.
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The Indian Flying Frog (Rhacophorus malabaricus) is a striking arboreal amphibian endemic to the Western Ghats mountain range in India. It is renowned for its remarkable gliding ability, using extensively webbed toes and specialized skin flaps to parachute between trees and slow its descent. The spe...
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Western Ghats gliding frog with dramatic webbing and strong visual appeal; well regarded among flying frogs.
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Reinwardt's Flying Frog (Rhacophorus reinwardtii) is a Southeast Asian gliding frog native to Indonesia and Malaysia, recognized by its vivid green dorsum and yellow-and-black webbing used for controlled aerial descent.
Why this score
Beautiful gliding frog with strong arboreal adaptations, though less historically iconic than Wallace's species.
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Rhacophorus malabaricus, commonly known as the Malabar gliding frog, is a large arboreal amphibian endemic to the Western Ghats of India. It is distinguished by the extensive webbing between its toes, which allows it to parachute or glide between trees to escape predators. Males are typically smalle...
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Large gliding frog, vivid breeding coloration, Western Ghats endemism, strong visual appeal.
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The Jade Tree Frog (Rhacophorus dulitensis) is an arboreal amphibian belonging to the family Rhacophoridae, native to the rainforests of Borneo. It is characterized by its bright, emerald-green skin, which provides camouflage among leaves. As a member of the "flying frog" group, it possesses extensi...
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Emerald color and gliding ability are admired; restricted recognition compared with better known flying frogs.
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Rhacophorus dulitensis is a species of tree frog in the family Rhacophoridae that is native to Borneo. The species was described from Mount Dulit in Sarawak and is associated with forest habitats, including montane areas. Like other members of its genus, it has expanded webbing suited to life in veg...
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Bornean foam-nesting frog with specialist interest, but low public recognition.
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A tree frog distinguished by an elongated, pointed snout, found in tropical forests of Southeast Asia or New Guinea, where the nasal projection likely aids camouflage among leaf litter and vegetation.
Why this score
Pointed snout gives novelty, but vague identity and limited consensus visibility lower score.
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