Everett’s Tree Frog
Philautus everetti Philautus everetti , commonly known as Everett’s Tree Frog and also referred to as Everett’s Flying Frog and Everett’s Shrub Frog, is an endangered species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae inhabiting the island of Palawan in the Philippines. This small tree frog has notably long, slender legs adapted for jumping. Its toes are partly webbed, and the fingers are only webbed at the base, which aids a lot in climbing vegetation. It has a short rounded snout, and both the forearm and lower leg bear a few small pointed projections along the edges. The dorsal coloration ranges from plain, patternless tan or yellowish brown to a pale green or yellow-green, with contrasting dark brown or reddish brown spots, patches, and bars. These markings provide effective camouflage against mossy tree surfaces. Philautus everetti Philautus everetti appears to be more sensitive to the stability of humid microclimates w...
