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Leptolalax khasiorum

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Class
  
Amphibia

Family
  
Megophryidae

Scientific name
  
Leptolalax khasiorum

Phylum
  
Chordata

Order
  
Anura

Genus
  
Leptolalax

Rank
  
Species

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Leptolalax khasiorum is a frog belonging to the genus Leptolalax. It is so far reported only from the type locality, from the subtropical wet forests of Mawphlang in Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, India. It is a small amphibian; the male measuring 25.6 mm, and female 32.5 mm. The species is diagnosed with unique features such as eyelids with tubercles, distinct tympanum and supratympanic folds, undilated toe tips with dermal fringes, dorsum with dark blotches, flanks with large dark blotches, dark tympanic mask, limbs with dark cross-bars, and distinct color patches.

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Leptolalax khasiorum Wikipedia