Nyctimystes gularis explained

Nyctimystes gularis, the Mondo big-eyed tree frog, is a species of frog in the subfamily Pelodryadinae, endemic to Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and rivers.

Scientists have seen it on Mount Daman and Mount Tafa, between 1500 and 2400 meters above sea level (5000 and 7900 feet).^{[1] [2]}

The male is about 3.7 cm long and the female is between 4.2 and 5.6 cm long. Scientists who have seen the frog said it was a solid color with a darker color on its legs.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: AmphibiaWeb - Nyctimystes gularis . 2023-05-25 . amphibiaweb.org.
2. Zweifel . Richard G.. July 22, 1958 . Results of the Archbold Expeditions. No. 78 Frogs of the Papuan Hylid Genus Nyctimystes . American Museum Novitates . 1896 . 1–51 . 54698209 .
3. Web site: 2019-04-13 . Notes on Nyctimystes (Anura: Hylidae), tree frogs of New Guinea, with descriptions of four new species Amphibians.org . 2023-05-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190413122225/http://www.amphibians.org/alytes/manuscripts/menzies-31012014/ . 2019-04-13 .