Limnonectes bannaensis


Limnonectes bannaensis is a species of frogs in the family Dicroglossidae. It is found in southern China, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam.

Description

Adult males in the type series measure and adult females in snout–vent length. In a larger series, maximum male and female sizes are respectively. Skin on the dorsum is smooth, with just few fine folds and a few small rounded tubercles scattered posteriorly. The dorsal colouration is brownish or gray brown, with black stripes on areas around the folds. The venter is mottled.

Habitat

Limnonectes bannaensis occurs along streams in mountainous areas at elevations of above sea level. The tadpoles develop in the streams.