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Rhacophorus pardalis, commonly called the Harlequin Flying Frog, is a tree frog species native to Borneo and the Philippines. It possesses extensively webbed toes that enable it to glide between trees in the rainforest canopy, a characteristic adaptation of arboreal frogs in Southeast Asia. The species can control its aerial descent by spreading its limbs, allowing it to cover distances of up to 12 meters when escaping predators or moving between trees.
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Harlequin Flying Frog ranks #24 of 126 in the Frog ranking, behind Lake Junin Frog, ahead of Sierra Nevada Yellow-legged Frog.
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How does the Harlequin Flying Frog "fly"?
Native to Borneo and the Philippines, Rhacophorus pardalis doesn't truly fly, but it possesses extensively webbed toes that enable it to glide between trees in the rainforest canopy. It uses the skin flaps between its toes to parachute down to lower branches to escape predators.
What does the Harlequin Flying Frog look like?
It features a striking pattern of black, yellow, and sometimes red mottling on its sides and webbing, giving it a vibrant appearance. This bold pattern is what gives the frog its "harlequin" moniker, inspired by the colorful jesters of history.
Where do Harlequin Flying Frogs lay their eggs?
As an arboreal species adapted to the rainforest canopy, the female creates a foamy nest by secreting a fluid and whipping it up with her hind legs. This foam nest hardens slightly on the outside to protect the eggs until they hatch and drop into the water below.
Is the Harlequin Flying Frog endangered?
While currently listed as a species of "Least Concern," populations of Rhacophorus pardalis are declining. They are heavily threatened by rapid deforestation and the conversion of lowland tropical forests into palm oil plantations.
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