The Sumatran Puddle Frog (Occidozyga sumatrana) is a small to medium-sized aquatic frog belonging to the family Dicroglossidae. It has a stout body, smooth skin, and a rounded snout. The coloration is typically olive-green to brownish with darker mottling, providing excellent camouflage in muddy and grassy habitats. The eyes are positioned high on the head, and the limbs are short and strong, well-adapted for a semi-aquatic lifestyle. This species is closely related to other puddle frogs found in Southeast Asia and is distinguished by its body proportions and call characteristics.
TADPOLE are fully aquatic, with an oval body and a long, narrow tail. They are adapted to living in stagnant or slow-moving waters, often found in puddles, ponds, or flooded rice fields. Tadpoles feed on detritus and microscopic plant matter and develop relatively quickly, depending on environmental conditions.
Aggressive or Danger to Human? This species is not aggressive and harmless to humans. It does not possess toxins or defensive behaviors that pose any risk.
Population Status: Least Concern (LC) globally (Source: IUCN Red List).
The species has a wide distribution and a stable population across its range, with no major threats identified at a global level.
Habitat and Habits: The Sumatran Puddle Frog inhabits lowland wetlands, paddy fields, marshes, puddles, and slow-moving streams, often near human settlements. It is an adaptable species that thrives in both natural and disturbed environments. The frog is primarily nocturnal, spending the day hidden in mud or vegetation. During the breeding season, males can be heard calling near shallow water bodies after rainfall. The species plays an important ecological role by feeding on small insects and other invertebrates.