Cornufer cryptotis

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Cornufer cryptotis
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Ceratobatrachidae
Genus: Cornufer
Species:
C. cryptotis
Binomial name
Cornufer cryptotis
(Günther, 1999)
Synonyms
  • Platymantis cryptotisGünther, 1999

Cornufer cryptotis is a species of frog in the family Ceratobatrachidae. It is endemic to West Papua, Indonesia.

Scientists first found it no more than 50 m from the Utowa River, 150 meters above sea level. [2] Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, rural gardens, and heavily degraded former forest.

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References

  1. IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2020). "Cornufer cryptotis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2020: e.T58457A151850123. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T58457A151850123.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. Frost, Darrel R. "Cornufur cryptotis (Günther, 1999)". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved January 23, 2023.