Mantophryne axanthogaster
| Mantophryne axanthogaster | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Microhylidae |
| Genus: | Mantophryne |
| Species: | M. axanthogaster |
| Binomial name | |
| Mantophryne axanthogaster Kraus & Allison, 2009 | |
Mantophryne axanthogaster is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is lowland rainforest, cloud forest, and it can be commonly seen near streams.[1]
Description
It's dorsum (back) is brown, spotted with dark brown and venter (belly) is light gray, mottled with dark gray.[1]
Etymology
The species name axanthogaster suggests that the belly is not yellow which distinguishes it from its close relative M. louisiadensis with which it was formerly included.[1]
References
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