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Malayan Horned Frog

Megophrys nasuta

Photo by Kristian Bell
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Description:

I would appreciate a definite ID on this charismatic frog - one of four found near roadside streams.and all of a similar size. My first thought was a juvenile Malayan Horned Frog (Megophrys nasuta) but they did not seem to look anything like this species other than having slightly elongated eye ridges.

Langkawi, Malaysia

Species ID Suggestions

Malayan Horned Frog

Megophrys nasuta

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AshleyT
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AshleyT
I believe you are correct about this being a juvenile. Of all of the Horned Frogs, this is the only species that has a dorsolateral fold and a fold extending from the eye to the shoulder of the front leg, which I can see both of these on your frog. It's just a highly variable species, so going off of color or pattern won't help you at all. The key characteristics fit for this species though.

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