About Chaperina fusca Mocquard, 1892
Chaperina fusca is a small species of frog. Males of this species measure 18–21 mm (0.71–0.83 in) in snout–vent length, while females measure 20–26 mm (0.79–1.02 in). The dorsal surface of Chaperina fusca is black, marked with tiny white, light blue, or greenish spots. The skin is smooth with scattered tubercles, and these frogs have a sharp dermal projection on their elbows and heels. Chaperina fusca is active after rainfall on the forest floor and low vegetation, and it is a good climber. Its natural habitats include primary lowland rainforests, primary montane rainforests, and forest edge habitats. It has also been recorded in rural gardens. This species breeds in small, temporary water bodies that contain high amounts of decaying organic matter. The main threats to Chaperina fusca are deforestation, conversion of its habitat to agricultural land, and pollution.
