About Zhangixalus prominanus (Smith, 1924)
The Malayan flying frog, scientifically named Zhangixalus prominanus, is a species of frog in the moss frog family Rhacophoridae. It is native to Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. This is a moderately large flying frog species: females grow to a maximum body length of 7.6 cm (approximately 3 inches), while males reach a maximum body length of 6.2 cm. Adults are generally jade green on their dorsal side; small individuals are somewhat translucent. A distinct red blotch is present on the webbing between the third and fifth hind toes. Tadpoles of this species are greyish green and unmarked, becoming greener as they approach metamorphosis. They lose their tails when they reach 30–33 mm in length, and newly emerged juveniles measure approximately 15 mm long. The labial tooth row formula (LTRF) is 5(2-5)/3 for small tadpoles, and 6(2-6)/3 for older tadpoles. This is an arboreal species that inhabits closed canopy forests, and has been recorded at elevations between 250 and 1100 meters above sea level. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classifies this species as Least Concern for extinction, due to its large geographic range and presumed large population. Its distribution overlaps with several protected areas, including Endau-Rompin National Park, Taman Negara National Park, and Hala-Bala Wildlife Sanctuary.
