Copiula exspectata

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Copiula exspectata
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Microhylidae
Genus: Copiula
Species:
C. exspectata
Binomial name
Copiula exspectata
Günther, 2002

Copiula exspectata is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae. It is endemic to West Papua, Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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