Nyctimystes latratus explained

Nyctimystes latratus is a species of tree frog in the subfamily Pelodryadinae endemic to Papua New Guinea.[1] Scientists have seen it between 500 and 1200 meters above sea level on Mount Dayman and near the Bai-u River.[2]

This frog's eyes are gold in color. The skin of the dorsum is light brown or dark brown, and the skin of the ventrum is dull white.[3]

The name of this frog is from the Latin word latros for "to bark."

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nyctimystes latratus Menzies, 2014 . American Museum of Natural History. July 10, 2020.
  2. Phyllodytes edelmoi. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. e.T74056699A74056704. 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T74056699A74056704.en. 74056699. 2020. IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group. 243303207. August 26, 2022. 3.1. free.
  3. Notes on Nyctimystes (Anura: Hylidae), tree frogs of New Guinea, with descriptions of four new species. James I. Menzies. July 30, 2020. Alytes. 2014. 30. 55–56. April 13, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190413122225/http://www.amphibians.org/alytes/manuscripts/menzies-31012014/. dead.

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