The Sumatran Torrent Frog (Huia sumatrana) is a species of frog in the Ranidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Sumatran Torrent Frog has recessed tympanal membrane, which suggest that it is able to hear high-frequency sounds.
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