Borneo Toad ID

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Borneo Toad ID

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On a recent visit to Sarawak I managed to photograph a couple of small toads during a night walk at Borneo Highlands Resort. The forest in which they were found is around 1000 metres above sea level and situated on the border between Sarawak and Kalimantan.

I have initially identified them as Pelophryne signata - Lowland Dwarf Toad. However, they appear to be out of the range for this species and possibly higher than they should be. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Toad 1.

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Toad 2.

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Re: Borneo Toad ID

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Okay, whilst your looking...

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I had this amplectant pair down as Rhacophorus harrissoni - Brown Tree Frog.

Once again these were at around 1000 metres above sea level and outside their apparent range. Also this is a species that supposedly breeds in tree holes?
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Re: Borneo Toad ID

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Rags wrote: Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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Well, for what its worth, I would agree with your ID on both counts. I'm starting to get a bit rusty with my Borneo herps. Its been a few years since I spent time there.

What range maps are you looking at? I often look at IUCN's they're good but most are approximate & not entirely up to date I bet that is the case for most of the ones out there. Although its entirely possible you could have a range extension.
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Re: Borneo Toad ID

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Thanks Antonsrkn.

I have been looking at the IUCN maps on their Red List. I understand some of the species information is out of date. Range wise, it does seem the most specific source available.

I'm happy that I have at least got the ID's correct...
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