Geelvink pygmy tree frog
The Geelvink pygmy tree frog (Litoria pygmaea) is a species of frog in the family Pelodryadidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its common name refers to Geelvink Bay (presently Cenderawasih Bay) where its type locality, the Yapen island lies.[2] Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, rural gardens, urban areas, and canals and ditches.[1]
| Geelvink pygmy tree frog | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Pelodryadidae |
| Genus: | Litoria |
| Species: | L. pygmaea |
| Binomial name | |
| Litoria pygmaea | |
References
- Richards, Stephen; Price, David (2004). "Litoria pygmaea". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T55749A11360866. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T55749A11360866.en.
- Frost, Darrel R. (2013). "Litoria pygmaea (Meyer, 1875)". Amphibian Species of the World 5.6, an Online Reference. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
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