Collett's tree frog facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Collett's tree frog
Female and male (top) in amplexus
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Amphibia
Order:	Anura
Family:	Rhacophoridae
Genus:	Polypedates
Species:	P. colletti
Binomial name
Polypedates colletti (Boulenger, 1890)
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Synonyms
Rhacophorus colletti Boulenger, 1890

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Polypedates colletti (also known as the Collett's tree frog or black-spotted tree frog) is a type of frog that lives in trees. It belongs to a family of frogs called Rhacophoridae. You can find these frogs in parts of Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula (like Thailand and Malaysia), southern Vietnam, Borneo, Sumatra, and some islands in the South China Sea.

What's in a Name?

The scientific name colletti was given to this frog to honor Robert Collett. He was a famous zoologist from Norway who studied animals.

How to Spot a Collett's Tree Frog

These frogs have different sizes depending on if they are male or female.

• Male frogs can grow up to about 52 millimeters (about 2 inches) long.
• Female frogs are larger, reaching up to 80 millimeters (about 3.1 inches) long.

Their snout, which is like their nose area, is quite pointy. They also have a clear eardrum, called a tympanum, on the side of their head.

Color and Patterns

Most Collett's tree frogs are brownish or grayish on their back. Many of them have a cool, hourglass-shaped pattern on their back. Their belly is usually a creamy white color. Sometimes, their throat might have dark, wiggly lines. Their legs often have dark stripes across them.

Baby Frogs: Tadpoles

The baby frogs, called tadpoles, can grow up to 33 millimeters (about 1.3 inches) long. They have a marbled pattern, like swirled colors, on their head, body, and tail.

Where They Live and How We Protect Them

Collett's tree frogs live in lowland areas, often in wet, evergreen rainforests. They can even be found in forests that have been slightly changed by logging. They live at heights up to 600 meters (about 1,970 feet) above sea level.

Breeding Habits

When it's time to breed, many of these frogs gather around temporary rain puddles. The adult frogs will sit on plants about 1 to 2 meters (3 to 6.5 feet) off the ground.

Conservation Efforts

These frogs could be in danger because their homes are being destroyed. However, they are found in several protected areas, which helps keep them safe.