# Theloderma licin

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***Theloderma licin***, also known as the **smooth frog** and the **white-backed bug-eyed frog**, is a species of frog in the family [Rhacophoridae](/source/Rhacophoridae) found in peninsular Malaysia, southern Thailand, and Indonesia's Sumatra island.[1][2][3][4] It inhabits lowland to montane forests. It can be found in water filled tree holes, bamboo cuts, or man-made objects like metal pipes.

## Appearance

The adult male frog measures about 28.0 – 30.1 mm in [snout-vent length](/source/Snout-vent_length) and the adult female 27.5 – 31.2 mm long. The skin of the dorsum is white-brown with darker spots and marks. The chin is brown. The iris is red in color.[3]

## Etymology

Scientists named this frog *licin* from the [Malay language](/source/Malay_language) word for "smooth." This is because the frog has smooth skin.[3]

## Young

Scientists infer that this frog breeds in water-filled tree holes like its congeners.[5]

## Habitat and range

*Theloderma licin* has been recorded from the following locations mostly in Malaysia, and also in Thailand and Indonesia. It has been observed between 82 and 193 meters above sea level.[1][6][4][7]

- Taman Negara Resort, [Kuala Tahan](/source/Kuala_Tahan), [Taman Negara National Park](/source/Taman_Negara_National_Park), [Pahang](/source/Pahang) State
- [Lakum Forest Reserve](/source/Lakum_Forest_Reserve), [Pahang](/source/Pahang) State
- [Bukit Rengit](/source/Bukit_Rengit) and [Kuala Gandah](/source/Kuala_Gandah), [Pahang](/source/Pahang) State
- [Pulau Perhentian](/source/Pulau_Perhentian), [Pahang](/source/Pahang) State
- [Ulu Muda Forest Reserve](/source/Ulu_Muda_Forest_Reserve), [Kedah State](/source/Kedah_State)
- [Sungai Lasor](/source/Sungai_Lasor) base camp, [Ulu Muda Forest Reserve](/source/Ulu_Muda_Forest_Reserve), [Kedah State](/source/Kedah_State)
- [Ampang Forest Reserve](/source/Ampang_Forest_Reserve) and [Raja Muda Forest Reserve](/source/Raja_Muda_Forest_Reserve), [Selangor State](/source/Selangor_State)
- [Kenaboi Forest Reserve](/source/Kenaboi_Forest_Reserve), [Negeri Sembilan](/source/Negeri_Sembilan) State
- [Khao Lu-ang National Park](/source/Khao_Lu-ang_National_Park), [Nakhon Si Thamarat Province](/source/Nakhon_Si_Thamarat_Province), [Thailand](/source/Thailand)
- [Isau-Isau Wildlife Reserve](/source/Isau-Isau_Wildlife_Reserve), [South Sumatra](/source/South_Sumatra), [Indonesia](/source/Indonesia)
- [Lembah Harau Nature Reserve](/source/Lembah_Harau_Nature_Reserve), [West Sumatra](/source/West_Sumatra), Indonesia
- [Muara Labuh](/source/Muara_Labuh), [Kerinci Seblat National Park](/source/Kerinci_Seblat_National_Park), West Sumatra, Indonesia
- [Hutan Harapan](/source/Hutan_Harapan), [Jambi](/source/Jambi), Indonesia

## Threats

The IUCN classifies this frog as at least concern of extinction because of its large range and tolerance to habitat disruption.[5]

## See also

- [Napal Licin](/source/Napal_Licin)

## References

1. McLeod DS & Ahmad N (2007). ["A new species of Theloderma (Anura: Rhacophoridae) from southern Thailand and peninsular Malaysia."](https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/document?repid=rep1&type=pdf&doi=9a1c9744e743ae0cb2fd9de19d7fbb8acf154d0c) (Full text). *Russian J. Herpet*. **14**: 65–72. Retrieved May 27, 2023.

1. Yustian, Indra; Iqbal, Muhammad; Tanjung, Rhamdhon Dorojatun; Pormansyah; Pragustiandi, Guntur; Saputra, Rio Firman; Setiawan, Arum; Puspito, Martialis (5 July 2023). ["Fourth report of the White-backed Bug-eyed Frog, Theloderma licin (Anura: Rhacophoridae), from Sumatra, Indonesia"](https://www.biotaxa.org/hn/article/view/76284). *Herpetology Notes*. **16**: 497–500.

1. David McLeod, Norhayati Ahmad (2008). "*Theloderma licin*". Vol. 2008. [doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T136024A4232356.en](https://doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T136024A4232356.en). Retrieved 19 November 2021.

1. David McLeod & Norhayati Ahmad (2008). "*Theloderma licin*". Vol. 2008. [doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T136024A4232356.en](https://doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T136024A4232356.en). Retrieved 17 January 2020.

1. Tanjung, RD; Kusrini, MD; Mardiastuti, A; Yustian, I; Setiawan, A; Iqbal, M (December 2023). ["Amphibian community structure in Isau-Isau Wildlife Reserve, South Sumatra, Indonesia"](https://smujo.id/biodiv/article/view/15581). *Biodiversitas*. **24** (12): 6836–6843. [doi:10.13057/biodiv/d241244](https://doi.org/10.13057/biodiv/d241244). [ISSN 1412-033X](https://www.worldcat.org/issn/1412-033X)

## External links

- [Amphibian and Reptiles of Peninsular Malaysia - Theloderma licin](http://www.amphibia.my/page.php?pageid=s_foundk&s_id=105&search1=Theloderma%20licin&species=Theloderma%20licin&submit=Search!)

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