Manthey's Narrow-mouthed Frog

Fascinating facts about the Manthey's Narrow-mouthed Frog

• Even though it looks like a single species, DNA work shows Manthey's narrow-mouthed frog actually hides at least two hidden lineages, reminding us that tropical forests still hold secret biodiversity.
• This tiny frog lives from the forest floor up into low shrubs, thriving in both pristine lowland rainforests and patches that have been lightly disturbed, proving that some amphibians can tolerate modest human impact.
• Its distribution stretches across the Malay Peninsula, covering southern Myanmar, southern Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore, so a single species (or cryptic pair) spans four countries.

At a glance

About the Manthey's Narrow-mouthed Frog

Microhyla mantheyi, known as Manthey's narrow-mouthed frog, is a microhylid species endemic to the Malay Peninsula, occurring in southern Myanmar, southern Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, and Singapore. It inhabits lowland forests and slightly disturbed areas, where it is usually found on the ground or in low vegetation. Molecular data suggest that the nominal species consists of at least two cryptic species.

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