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Amphibians
Wallace's Flying Frog
Rhacophorus nigropalmatus
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 10 years
- Weight
- 0.04-0.09 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Wallace's Flying Frog (Rhacophorus nigropalmatus) is a carnivore species found in Southeast Asian rainforests. It typically lives 10 years, weighing around 0.04-0.09 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the wallace's flying frog: Wallace's flying frogs glide between trees using webbed feet as parachutes.
Amphibians live a double life, often starting in water as larvae before transforming to breathe air as adults. Frogs, toads, and salamanders are especially sensitive to environmental change, making them useful indicators of ecosystem health.