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This species is known from Masbate, Cebu, Negros, Guimaras, Panay and Siquijor (the central islands) in the Philippines.

It inhabits cool streams and rivers in lower montane and lowland forests. It also thrives in forest edges, agricultural areas and artificial habitats near natural forests. Eggs are deposited outside the water, typically on vegetation or rocks just above the water.

It is a common species. It has been observed in good numbers even in disturbed habitats near forest, but might have declined in some areas due to over-harvesting.

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Although it is somewhat adaptable, it is threatened by severe deforestation and the pollution of streams and rivers from agricultural effluents and mine-tailings. It is also heavily exploited by humans for food, which is thought to have lead to localized declines.

• 5.3.5 Motivation Unknown/Unrecorded
• 1.2 Commercial & industrial areas
• 9.2.2 Seepage from mining
• 5.1.1 Intentional use (species is the target)
• 1.1 Housing & urban areas
• 2.3.3 Agro-industry grazing, ranching or farming
• 9.3.3 Herbicides and pesticides
• 2.1.3 Agro-industry farming
• 2.1.2 Small-holder farming
• 9.3.2 Soil erosion, sedimentation

Although it is recorded from several protected areas, there is a need for improved protection of the remaining rainforest on the islands, especially riverine habitats and gallery forests. Conservation measures must include the regulation and proper disposal of pesticides and herbicides. There might be a need to work with local communities to ensure that human exploitation of this species is managed sustainably.

• 2.1 Site/area management
• 3.1.1 Harvest management

Listed as Vulnerable because its Extent of Occurrence is less than 20,000 km2, its distribution is severely fragmented, and there is continuing decline in the extent and quality of its forest habitat, and in the number of mature individuals, on Masbate, Cebu, Negros, Panay and Siquijor in the Philippines.

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