Fejervarya nicobariensis
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Fejervarya nicobariensis, the Nicobar Cricket-frog, is a species of frog
Frog
Frogs are amphibians in the order Anura , formerly referred to as Salientia . Most frogs are characterized by a short body, webbed digits , protruding eyes and the absence of a tail...

 found in southern Asia
Asia
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. It is found in Malaysia, Indonesia
Indonesia
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, the southern part of Thailand
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, on the island of Palawan
Palawan
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 in the Philippines
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, and the Little Nicobar
Little Nicobar
Little Nicobar is one of the Nicobar Islands, India. Its area is 157 km². There are a few smaller islands of Little Nicobar's shores: Menchal, Pulomilo, Treis/Albatei, Trak/Mafuya and Meroe. The island of Katchal is located about 70 km to the north.The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami...

, and Great Nicobar
Great Nicobar
Great Nicobar is the largest of the Nicobar Islands of India, north of Sumatra. Indira Point, its southernmost tip, is also the southernmost point of India. The island of Sumatra is located to the south of Great Nicobar...

 Islands of India. There have been reports of other specimens in nearby regions as well.

The Nicobar Cricket-frog thrives in swampy, grassy, shrubby, and wooded areas as well as disturbed environments such as towns, ditches, and logging roads. The frog currently has a stable population.

This frog usually eats tiny insects, in particular flies.
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