Mossy Bush Frog
Philautus macroscelis
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Cordats)
- ClassAmphibia (Amfibis)
- OrderAnura (Anurs)
- FamilyRhacophoridae (Old World Tree Frogs)
- GenusPhilautus (shrub frogs)
- SpeciesPhilautus macroscelis (Mossy Bush Frog)
Philautus macroscelis, the mossy bush frog, is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to Brunei, Malaysia, and Borneo. It is suspected in Indonesia. It has been observed between 750 and 1800 meters above sea level. Philautus macroscelis is a newly discovered species of bush frog, distinguished by its distinct physical features, including particular proportions of limbs and body that assist in its identification. Its conservation status raises concerns due to its restricted range and potential susceptibility to habitat destruction in Borneo. Wikipedia →
50–60% of wildlife watchers report a Mossy Bush Frog sighting in Kinabalu Park, based on 110 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.
Closest Relatives at Kinabalu Park
Green Bush Frog
Philautus bunitus
Golden-legged Bush Frog
Philautus aurantium
Cloud Bush Frog
Philautus nephophilus
Peters' Bubble-Nest Frog
Philautus petersi
Hose's Bush Frog
Philautus hosii
Malaysian Bubble-nest Frog
Philautus disgregus
Paka Bubble-nest Frog
Philautus saueri
Peter's Tree Frog
Nyctixalus pictus
File-eared Tree Frog
Polypedates otilophus
Masked Tree Frog
Leptomantis angulirostris
Brown-Striped Tree Frog
Polypedates macrotis
Common Tree Frog
Polypedates leucomystax
📅 Monthly Probability
☀️ When They're Spotted
Most active during daytime hours (6am–6pm) · across all parks (global)
Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Mossy Bush Frog in Kinabalu Park?
About 53% of wildlife watchers report a Mossy Bush Frog sighting in Kinabalu Park, based on 110 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Mossy Bush Frog in Kinabalu Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Mossy Bush Frog in Kinabalu Park in our monthly data.