Limnonectes kenepaiensis

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

Description

The holotype is an adult male measuring in snout–vent length the paratype is an adult female measuring 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.

Habitat and conservation

Limnonectes kenepaiensis is known from lowland dipterocarp forests and peat swamp forests at elevations below. Breeding probably takes place in water. It is a rare species that is threatened by clear-cutting of lowland tropical rainforests. It is present in the Kubah National Park in Sarawak.