| Barygenys maculata | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Microhylidae |
| Genus: | Barygenys |
| Species: | B. maculata |
| Binomial name | |
| Barygenys maculata Menzies & Tyler, 1977 | |
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