Nodugl tree frog
The Nodugl tree frog (Litoria micromembrana) is a species of frog in the family Pelodryadidae. It is found in New Guinea.
| Nodugl tree frog | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Pelodryadidae |
| Genus: | Litoria |
| Species: | L. micromembrana |
| Binomial name | |
| Litoria micromembrana (Tyler, 1963) | |
Names
It is known as kosoj in the Kalam language of Papua New Guinea.[2]
Habitat
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, rivers, and heavily degraded former forests.
In the Upper Kaironk Valley of Madang Province, Papua New Guinea, it is frequently found among Miscanthus cane.[2]
References
- Richards, S.; Parker, F. (2004). "Litoria micromembrana". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2004: e.T55736A11359594. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T55736A11359594.en. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
- Bulmer, Ralph N.H. and Michael Tyler. 1968. Karam classification of frogs. Journal of the Polynesian Society 77(4): 621–639.
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