Limnonectes kenepaiensis
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Limnonectes kenepaiensis

Limnonectes kenepaiensis is a species of frog in the family Dicroglossidae. It is endemic to western Borneo and occurs in both Kalimantan (Indonesia) and Sarawak (Malaysia), and perhaps in Sabah (Malaysia). Common name Kenepai wart frog has been coined for it. It was first described as subspecies of Limnonectes paramacrodon, which it resembles.

Appearance

The holotype is an adult male measuring 37 mm (1.5 in) in snout–vent length the paratype is an adult female measuring 53 mm (2.1 in) in snout–vent length. The head is longer than it is broad. The snout is obtusely pointed. The tympanum is distinct. The toes are webbed. Skin texture is rough. The male has vocal sacs.

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References

1. Limnonectes kenepaiensis Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limnonectes_kenepaiensis
2. Limnonectes kenepaiensis on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/58343/96081312

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