Common Tree Frog

Amphibians ~ Tree Frogs ~ Common Tree Frog

The small to medium-sized common tree frog (Polypedates leucomystax) is found throughout Southeast Asia in all levels of rainforest and even in urban habitats, such as recreational parks and house drains in the cities. Also called the four-lined tree frog, the dorsum has a series of four thin stripes. Some specimens may not have these lines present, with small spots present instead or being completely spotless.

This medium-sized frog may occur in a variety of colours including grey, brown, orange and yellow. It can easily be distinguished from flying frogs by its lack of webbing on the front limbs. It is a very adaptable species, proven by its ubiquity in both modern and natural habitats. In Southeast Asia, it occurs almost everywhere including Malaysia, Singapore, Borneo and Java all the way up to Southern China and Eastern India.