Order Anura Higher classification Microhylinae | Phylum Chordata Scientific name Metaphrynella Rank Genus | |
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Lower classifications Metaphrynella sundana, Metaphrynella pollicaris | ||
Metaphrynella is a small genus of microhylid frogs from the southern Malay Peninsula and Borneo. They are sometimes known as the Borneo treefrogs or tree hole frogs. The common name refers to the microhabitat of these frogs: males call from tree holes and tadpoles develop in the water contained in those holes.
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Description
Metaphrynella are small, arboreal frogs that have plump bodies and adhesive finger and toe tips.
Taxonomy
Metaphrynella may be paraphyletic, as molecular data suggest that Phrynella is phylogenetically imbedded within it. Another study suggests that its closest relatives are Kaloula, Uperodon, and Ramanella. A molecular phylogenetic study by De Sá et. al (2012) shows Kaloula to be a sister clade of Metaphrynella.
Species
There are two species:
References
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