Biology:Nyctimystes gularis

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Short description: Species of amphibian

Nyctimystes gularis
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Hylidae
Genus: Nyctimystes
Species:
N. gularis
Binomial name
Nyctimystes gularis
Parker, 1936

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).[2][3]

The male is about 3.7 cm long and the female is between 4.2 and 5.6 cm long.[3] Scientists who have seen the frog said it was a solid color with a darker color on its legs.[4]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q3019219 entry