Mantophryne axanthogaster
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| Species: | M. axanthogaster
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| Mantophryne axanthogaster Kraus & Allison, 2009
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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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