Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Discodeles Higher classification Discodeles | Phylum Chordata Family Ceratobatrachidae Scientific name Discodeles guppyi Rank Species | |
Similar Frog, Amphibians, Platymantis vitiensis, True frog, Ceratobatrachus guentheri | ||
Discodeles guppyi (common name: giant webbed frog or Shortland Island webbed frog) is a species of frog in the Ceratobatrachidae family, named after Henry B. Guppy who collected the holotype from the Shortland Islands. It is found in New Britain Island and in the Solomon Islands archipelago, where it is widespread, though it is missing from Makira island (=San Cristobal).
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Description
Discodeles guppyi are large frogs: the holotype measured 165 mm (6.5 in) in snout–vent length. Its back is dark olive whereas it is dirty white below.
Habitat and conservation
Discodeles guppyi is a common species. It inhabits streams and small rivers in lowland rainforests up to elevations of 700 m (2,300 ft) above sea level. It also tolerates some habitat degradation and can be found in rural gardens and degraded forests. It is also known from caves. It can be locally impacted by habitat loss caused by logging, and collection for human consumption and pet trade.