Polypedates discantus Rujirawan, Stuart & Aowphol, 2013

Fig. 9D Malayan Slender Tree Frog

Examined specimens.

Twenty-seven specimens were collected from SLF consisted of males (UMTZC1012, UMTZC1015, UMTZC1016, UMTZC1024, UMTZC1081, UMTZC1094, UMTZC1096, UMTZC1113, UMTZC1115, UMTZC1185, UMTZC1240, UMTZC1273, UMTZC1421, UMTZC1509, UMTZC1510, UMTZC1589, and UMTZC1592, SVL = 40-53 mm) and females (UMTZC1006, UMTZC1027, UMTZC1157, UMTZC1179, UMTZC1241, UMTZC1423, UMTZC1424, UMTZC1496, UMTZC1590, and UMTZC1591, SVL = 60-71 mm).

Identification.

Based on description by Rujirawan et al. (2013), 29 specimens were identified as P. discantus for having size (SVL: 40-53 mm, n = 17 males; 60-71 mm, n = 10 females); triangular head; snout obtusely pointed; skin of head not co-ossified with skull; tympanum distinct; supratympanic fold distinct; digit tips with well-developed disc bearing circum-marginal groove; fingers webbed at base; toes fully webbed; inner metatarsal tubercle oval-shaped; outer metatarsal tubercle absent; nuptial pad present on first and second fingers in males; rear thigh with indistinct or absence of white spots; heel with rounded tubercle; dorsum with variable patterns: plain dorsum with scattered dark blotches, 2 to 4 longitudinal stripes, or X-shaped marking on interorbital region.

Remarks.

This species was common in both natural and man-made habitats of SLF. Most of the collected and observed individuals were found clinging to shrubs or leaves of low vegetation less than 2 m from the ground. This species is a new record for the amphibians in Hulu Terengganu.