It has many common names, including beautiful pygmy frog, Guangdong rice frog, and marbled pygmy frog. Microhyla pulchra is a common species in suitable habitat, but it is not often seen because it is cryptic and seasonal.
Microhyla pulchra has various colloquial designations like the lovely pygmy frog, Guangdong rice frog, and spotted pygmy frog. It is a prevalent species in appropriate habitats but is infrequently encountered due to its cryptic nature and periodicity.