Philautus macroscelis

Philautus macroscelis, the mossy bush frog, is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to Brunei, Malaysia, and Borneo. It is suspected in Indonesia. It has been observed between 750 and 1800 meters above sea level.^[2][1][3]

Philautus macroscelis
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Amphibia
Order:	Anura
Family:	Rhacophoridae
Genus:	Philautus
Species:	P. macroscelis
Binomial name
Philautus macroscelis (Boulenger, 1896)
Synonyms[2]
Rhacophorus macroscelis Boulenger, 1896 Philautus spiculatus Smith, 1931 Rhacophorus (Rhacophorus) everetti Ahl, 1931 Rhacophorus (Rhacophorus) macroscelis Ahl, 1931 Philautus spiculosus Smith, 1931 Rhacophorus spiculatus Inger, 1954 Rhacophorus everetti macroscelis Inger, 1954

Philautus macroscelis is a newly discovered species of bush frog, distinguished by its distinct physical features, including particular proportions of limbs and body that assist in its identification. Its conservation status raises concerns due to its restricted range and potential susceptibility to habitat destruction in Borneo.

Original description

• Hertwig ST; Das I; Schweizer M; Brown R; Haas A (October 20, 2011). "Phylogenetic relationships of the Rhacophorus everetti-group and implications for the evolution of reproductive modes in Philautus (Amphibia: Anura: Rhacophoridae)". Zoologica Scripta (Abstract). 41: 29–46. doi:10.1111/j.1463-6409.2011.00499.x. Retrieved December 18, 2023.