Megophrys nasuta can be found on the forest floors of Southeast Asia, from the foothills of the Himalayas to the Indo-Australian Archipelogo (Obst et. al, 1984).

Megophrys nasuta is an animal perfectly designed to fit its surroundings. They are attractive however modestly colored. Hidden dorsally in grays, tans, russets, or browns which become darker laterally, they are almost invisible among the forest leaf litter (Bartlett 1996). Their smooth skin is modified so that they resemble dead leaves on the forest floor. A huge angular head with supraciliary projections above each eye

and nasal area, along with its cryptic coloration cause it to resemble dry leaves. Skin folds from above the eye to the tympanum and shoulders; and toes which are only webbed at the bases, also contribute to their leaf-like appearance (Obst et. al 1984). Males are often substantially smaller than females, rarely more than half their size. Females usually attain just over 5 inches (12.7cm) in length (sci-ctr.edu 1996). Using its leaf-like appearance for camouflage, Megophrys nasuta is virtually undetectable in the leaf litter of the forest floor unless it moves.

• Terrestrial
• Freshwater

Megophrys nasuta prefer a spacious, permanently damp and relatively cool environment. Their optimal temperature is between 22 -24 degrees C. They can be found on the rain forest floors, usually near small streams (sci-ctr.edu 1996). They are known to use both land and water areas extensively (Bartlett 1996).

Megophrys nasuta is a ferocious predator. It uses it's cryptic coloration and unusual appearance to prey on a wide variety of unsuspecting animals on the forest ground. Typically they feed on arachnids, nestling rodents, lizards and other frogs (Obst et. al 1984). Aside from these usual prey items, they are also partial to crabs and scorpions, which happen to be their main source of food (sci-ctr.edu 1996).

Little information is available on the natural breeding of these frogs, however captive reproduction is fairly common. They are oviparous with the females attaching the egg clusters to the underside of rocks and logs which are water swept and are partially or entirely submerged. If the eggs are attached to surfaces in water the tadpoles hatch and begin life in their aquatic habitat. However if the eggs are laid partially submerged, the eggs slide down to the water on threads of thin, gelatinous egg coverings. The eggs are large and relatively few in number (Bartlett 1996). The larvae are elongated , with a very large , funnel - shaped mouth. They cling with their mouths at the surface while their body hangs vertically. This helps them in their feeding strategy which is specialized

on microorganisms at the waters surface (Obst et. al 1984).

Status: no special status, however it is threatend by loss of habitat, and overexploitation by the exotic pet trade (sci-ctr.edu 1996).

IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: least concern