taxonID	type	format	identifier	references	title	description	created	creator	contributor	publisher	audience	source	license	rightsHolder	datasetID
BB6B87E6FFBF7560FF3AFA881BCFBBD3.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14734609/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14734609	FIGURE 3. Holotype of Limnonectes splendissimus sp. nov. in preservative. A. Dorsal surface; B. Ventral surface; C. Pattern of posterior surface of thighs; D. Pattern of throat surface; E. Vomerine teeth and choanae; F. Odontoid; G. Ventral surface of hands; H. Ventral surface of foot. Scale bars 5 mm. Photos by Manh V. Le.	FIGURE 3. Holotype of Limnonectes splendissimus sp. nov. in preservative. A. Dorsal surface; B. Ventral surface; C. Pattern of posterior surface of thighs; D. Pattern of throat surface; E. Vomerine teeth and choanae; F. Odontoid; G. Ventral surface of hands; H. Ventral surface of foot. Scale bars 5 mm. Photos by Manh V. Le.	2025-01-16	Le, Manh Van;Nguyen, Luan Thanh;Murphy, Robert W.;Tran, Tuyet-Dzung Thi;Nguyen, Sang Ngoc;Che, Jing		Zenodo	biologists	Le, Manh Van;Nguyen, Luan Thanh;Murphy, Robert W.;Tran, Tuyet-Dzung Thi;Nguyen, Sang Ngoc;Che, Jing			
BB6B87E6FFBF7560FF3AFA881BCFBBD3.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14734611/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14734611	FIGURE 4. Holotype of Limnonectes splendissimus sp. nov. in life. A. Dorsal surface; B. Ventral surface; C. Nuptial pad on finger I; scale bars 10 mm.	FIGURE 4. Holotype of Limnonectes splendissimus sp. nov. in life. A. Dorsal surface; B. Ventral surface; C. Nuptial pad on finger I; scale bars 10 mm.	2025-01-16	Le, Manh Van;Nguyen, Luan Thanh;Murphy, Robert W.;Tran, Tuyet-Dzung Thi;Nguyen, Sang Ngoc;Che, Jing		Zenodo	biologists	Le, Manh Van;Nguyen, Luan Thanh;Murphy, Robert W.;Tran, Tuyet-Dzung Thi;Nguyen, Sang Ngoc;Che, Jing			
BB6B87E6FFBF7560FF3AFA881BCFBBD3.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14734613/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14734613	FIGURE 5. Color variations in life of Limnonectes splendissimus sp. nov. A&B. ITBCZ 8675, adult male; C&D. ITBCZ 8676, adult male; E&F. ITBCZ 8677, subadult male; G&H. ITBCZ 8679, adult female; I&K. ITBCZ 3626, subadult male; L&M. ITBCZ 2627, juvenile; N–P. juvenile, no voucher; Q. Subadult, no voucher, in-situ photo. A–H photos by Manh V. Le; I–P photos by Luan T. Nguyen; Q photo by Tuan M. Nguyen.	FIGURE 5. Color variations in life of Limnonectes splendissimus sp. nov. A&B. ITBCZ 8675, adult male; C&D. ITBCZ 8676, adult male; E&F. ITBCZ 8677, subadult male; G&H. ITBCZ 8679, adult female; I&K. ITBCZ 3626, subadult male; L&M. ITBCZ 2627, juvenile; N–P. juvenile, no voucher; Q. Subadult, no voucher, in-situ photo. A–H photos by Manh V. Le; I–P photos by Luan T. Nguyen; Q photo by Tuan M. Nguyen.	2025-01-16	Le, Manh Van;Nguyen, Luan Thanh;Murphy, Robert W.;Tran, Tuyet-Dzung Thi;Nguyen, Sang Ngoc;Che, Jing		Zenodo	biologists	Le, Manh Van;Nguyen, Luan Thanh;Murphy, Robert W.;Tran, Tuyet-Dzung Thi;Nguyen, Sang Ngoc;Che, Jing			
BB6B87E6FFBF7560FF3AFA881BCFBBD3.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14734615/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14734615	FIGURE 6. Color variation of paratypes in preservative of Limnonectes splendissimus sp. nov. A&B. ITBCZ 8675, adult male; C&D. ITBCZ 8676, adult male; E&F. ITBCZ 8678, adult female; G&H. ITBCZ 8679, adult female; I&K. ITBCZ 8677, subadult male; L&M. ITBCZ 3626, subadult male; N&O. ITBCZ 2627, juvenile.	FIGURE 6. Color variation of paratypes in preservative of Limnonectes splendissimus sp. nov. A&B. ITBCZ 8675, adult male; C&D. ITBCZ 8676, adult male; E&F. ITBCZ 8678, adult female; G&H. ITBCZ 8679, adult female; I&K. ITBCZ 8677, subadult male; L&M. ITBCZ 3626, subadult male; N&O. ITBCZ 2627, juvenile.	2025-01-16	Le, Manh Van;Nguyen, Luan Thanh;Murphy, Robert W.;Tran, Tuyet-Dzung Thi;Nguyen, Sang Ngoc;Che, Jing		Zenodo	biologists	Le, Manh Van;Nguyen, Luan Thanh;Murphy, Robert W.;Tran, Tuyet-Dzung Thi;Nguyen, Sang Ngoc;Che, Jing			
BB6B87E6FFBF7560FF3AFA881BCFBBD3.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14734617/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14734617	FIGURE 7. Distribution map of Limnonectes poilani group, emphasizing the necessity of further study on those populations of L. cf. poilani and L. cf. splendissimus. Vietnam: 1. Minh Hoa, Quang Binh Prov. (Nguyen et al. 2009); 2. Huong Hoa, Quang Tri Prov. (Bourret 1942; Nguyen et al. 2009; this study); 3. A Luoi, Thua Thien Hue Prov. (Nguyen et al. 2009); 4. Phu Loc, Thua Thien Hue Prov. (Nguyen et al. 2009); 5. Son Tra, Da Nang City (this study); 6. Tay Giang, Quang Nam Prov. (Nguyen et al. 2009); 7. Nam Giang, Quang Nam Prov. (Nguyen et al. 2009); 8. Nam Tra My, Quang Nam Prov. (Frost et al. 2006; Nguyen et al. 2009); 9. Son Ha, Quang Ngai Prov. (Tran et al. 2010); 10. Ngoc Linh, Kon Tum Prov. (Orlov 2004); 11. Kon Plong, Kon Tum Prov. (Nguyen et al. 2009); 12. Chu Mom Ray, Kon Tum (Jestrzemski et al. 2013); 13. Kon Chu Rang, Gia Lai Prov. (Nguyen et al. 2009); 14. Tram Lap, Gia Lai Prov. (Chen et al. 2005); 15. K’Bang, Gia Lai Prov. (Nguyen et al. 2009); 16. An Khe, Gia Lai Prov. (Emerson & Ward 1998); 17. Krong Pa, Gia Lai Prov. (Nguyen et al. 2009); 18. York Don, Dak Lak Prov. (Nguyen et al. 2009); 19. Chu Yang Sin, Dak Lak Prov. (Nguyen et al. 2009); 20. Lac Duong, Lam Dong Prov. (Nguyen et al. 2009); 21. Duc Trong, Lam Dong Prov. (this study); 22. Di Linh, Lam Dong Prov. (this study); 23. Da Teh, Lam Dong Prov. (Nguyen et al. 2009); 24. Cat Tien, Dong Nai Prov. (Nguyen et al. 2009). Cambodia: 25. O’Rang, Mondulkiri Prov. (Stuart et al. 2006); 26. Pichrada, Mondulkiri Prov (Stuart et al. 2006). Laos: 27. Dakcheung, Xekong Prov. (Brakels et al. 2021).	FIGURE 7. Distribution map of Limnonectes poilani group, emphasizing the necessity of further study on those populations of L. cf. poilani and L. cf. splendissimus. Vietnam: 1. Minh Hoa, Quang Binh Prov. (Nguyen et al. 2009); 2. Huong Hoa, Quang Tri Prov. (Bourret 1942; Nguyen et al. 2009; this study); 3. A Luoi, Thua Thien Hue Prov. (Nguyen et al. 2009); 4. Phu Loc, Thua Thien Hue Prov. (Nguyen et al. 2009); 5. Son Tra, Da Nang City (this study); 6. Tay Giang, Quang Nam Prov. (Nguyen et al. 2009); 7. Nam Giang, Quang Nam Prov. (Nguyen et al. 2009); 8. Nam Tra My, Quang Nam Prov. (Frost et al. 2006; Nguyen et al. 2009); 9. Son Ha, Quang Ngai Prov. (Tran et al. 2010); 10. Ngoc Linh, Kon Tum Prov. (Orlov 2004); 11. Kon Plong, Kon Tum Prov. (Nguyen et al. 2009); 12. Chu Mom Ray, Kon Tum (Jestrzemski et al. 2013); 13. Kon Chu Rang, Gia Lai Prov. (Nguyen et al. 2009); 14. Tram Lap, Gia Lai Prov. (Chen et al. 2005); 15. K’Bang, Gia Lai Prov. (Nguyen et al. 2009); 16. An Khe, Gia Lai Prov. (Emerson & Ward 1998); 17. Krong Pa, Gia Lai Prov. (Nguyen et al. 2009); 18. York Don, Dak Lak Prov. (Nguyen et al. 2009); 19. Chu Yang Sin, Dak Lak Prov. (Nguyen et al. 2009); 20. Lac Duong, Lam Dong Prov. (Nguyen et al. 2009); 21. Duc Trong, Lam Dong Prov. (this study); 22. Di Linh, Lam Dong Prov. (this study); 23. Da Teh, Lam Dong Prov. (Nguyen et al. 2009); 24. Cat Tien, Dong Nai Prov. (Nguyen et al. 2009). Cambodia: 25. O’Rang, Mondulkiri Prov. (Stuart et al. 2006); 26. Pichrada, Mondulkiri Prov (Stuart et al. 2006). Laos: 27. Dakcheung, Xekong Prov. (Brakels et al. 2021).	2025-01-16	Le, Manh Van;Nguyen, Luan Thanh;Murphy, Robert W.;Tran, Tuyet-Dzung Thi;Nguyen, Sang Ngoc;Che, Jing		Zenodo	biologists	Le, Manh Van;Nguyen, Luan Thanh;Murphy, Robert W.;Tran, Tuyet-Dzung Thi;Nguyen, Sang Ngoc;Che, Jing			
BB6B87E6FFBF7560FF3AFA881BCFBBD3.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14734619/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14734619	FIGURE 8. Microhabitats of Limnonectes splendissimus sp. nov. from Lam Dong Province, Vietnam. A. the small swamp; B. the larger swamp; C. the stream in the evergreen forest; D. the water hole along the stream.	FIGURE 8. Microhabitats of Limnonectes splendissimus sp. nov. from Lam Dong Province, Vietnam. A. the small swamp; B. the larger swamp; C. the stream in the evergreen forest; D. the water hole along the stream.	2025-01-16	Le, Manh Van;Nguyen, Luan Thanh;Murphy, Robert W.;Tran, Tuyet-Dzung Thi;Nguyen, Sang Ngoc;Che, Jing		Zenodo	biologists	Le, Manh Van;Nguyen, Luan Thanh;Murphy, Robert W.;Tran, Tuyet-Dzung Thi;Nguyen, Sang Ngoc;Che, Jing			
BB6B87E6FFBF7560FF3AFA881BCFBBD3.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14734621/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14734621	FIGURE 9. Color variation in life (A–M) and in preservative (N) of Limnonectes poilani from Bac Huong Hoa Nature Reserve, Quang Tri Province, Central Vietnam.A–E. ITBCZ 4439, adult male; F&G. no voucher, subadult; H&I. ITBCZ 4440, subadult male; K&L. subadult male, ITBCZ 4412; M&N. ITBCZ 8331, juvenile. Scale bars 5 mm.A–L photos by Luan T. Nguyen; M–N photos by Manh V. Le.	FIGURE 9. Color variation in life (A–M) and in preservative (N) of Limnonectes poilani from Bac Huong Hoa Nature Reserve, Quang Tri Province, Central Vietnam.A–E. ITBCZ 4439, adult male; F&G. no voucher, subadult; H&I. ITBCZ 4440, subadult male; K&L. subadult male, ITBCZ 4412; M&N. ITBCZ 8331, juvenile. Scale bars 5 mm.A–L photos by Luan T. Nguyen; M–N photos by Manh V. Le.	2025-01-16	Le, Manh Van;Nguyen, Luan Thanh;Murphy, Robert W.;Tran, Tuyet-Dzung Thi;Nguyen, Sang Ngoc;Che, Jing		Zenodo	biologists	Le, Manh Van;Nguyen, Luan Thanh;Murphy, Robert W.;Tran, Tuyet-Dzung Thi;Nguyen, Sang Ngoc;Che, Jing			
BB6B87E6FFBF7560FF3AFA881BCFBBD3.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14734624/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14734624	FIGURE 10. Differentiation of ventral surface between Limnonectes splendissimus sp. nov. (A–D) and L. poilani (E–H).	FIGURE 10. Differentiation of ventral surface between Limnonectes splendissimus sp. nov. (A–D) and L. poilani (E–H).	2025-01-16	Le, Manh Van;Nguyen, Luan Thanh;Murphy, Robert W.;Tran, Tuyet-Dzung Thi;Nguyen, Sang Ngoc;Che, Jing		Zenodo	biologists	Le, Manh Van;Nguyen, Luan Thanh;Murphy, Robert W.;Tran, Tuyet-Dzung Thi;Nguyen, Sang Ngoc;Che, Jing			
