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flattened body
dorsally placed nostrils and
eyes
no external tympanum
Mining
B I O D I V E R S I T Y
Environment
Economy
People
Philippine
Barbourula
busuangensis
Flat-Headed Frog
Threats
where do I go?
Polluted rivers
Deforestation
Action Plan
To prevent this species from becoming extinct, the places, specifically nearby low-lying forests, inhabited by this species should be declared protected areas. This will prevent deforestation occurring. These areas should also be protected from urban development. Regulation and restrictions on the use and disposal of fertilizers and pesticides to avoid agricultural run-off from polluting the waters inhabited by the species. The local agencies should also work hand-in-hand with other government and private agencies for the protection of the species and its habitat.
Importance
We would defend our organism in terms of its prioritization for protection by emphasizing on its endemism in our country specifically in the islands of Busuanga, Cullion, and Palawan. Though there are other species that are also important, each species must be given equal importance and prioritization. If we do not take any action to protect this species, it could be extinct in the next several years. We must do our part in preserving and conserving the species of our country.
Habitat
Characteristics
This species dwells within mountain streams and lowland rainforest rivers, wherein it would hide beneath rocks or float upon the water surface. The rivers wherein it dwells are fast flowing and mostly undisturbed; disturbance alerts them to hide amongst rocks.
Barbourula busuangensis is endemic to Philippines!
The mode of
reproduction
of this species
is still unknown.
Tadpoles of this species
have never been found
dark in color, from dark green to black, with faint lighter green blotches and crossbars on the hind limbs
Niche may include preying on insects that live along the rivers of Palawan.
robust and muscular hind limbs and forelimbs
fine warts increasing
in size laterally from the midline
Interdependence