Oreophryne zimmeri
Oreophryne zimmeri is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae,[1][2] although there is doubt whether it really is an Oreophryne.[1] It is endemic to Sulawesi (Indonesia) and known from its type locality in the Mengkoka Mountains, southeastern Sulawesi, and from another record from South Sulawesi.[1] The specific name zimmeri honours Carl Wilhelm Erich Zimmer, a German zoologist.[3] Common name Zimmer's cross frog has been proposed for it.[1][2][3]
| Oreophryne zimmeri | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Microhylidae |
| Genus: | Oreophryne |
| Species: | O. zimmeri |
| Binomial name | |
| Oreophryne zimmeri Ahl, 1933 | |
Oreophryne zimmeri is only known from two specimens. It is presumed to be a burrowing species inhabiting rainforest at elevations of about 2,000 m (6,600 ft) above sea level.[1]
References
- IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2013). "Oreophryne zimmeri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T57936A96301356. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T57936A96301356.en.
- Frost, Darrel R. (2019). "Oreophryne zimmeri Ahl, 1933". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
- Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael & Grayson, Michael (2013). The Eponym Dictionary of Amphibians. Pelagic Publishing. p. 240. ISBN 978-1-907807-42-8.
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