Kingdom Animalia Class Amphibia Family Microhylidae | Phylum Chordata Order Anura Genus Oreophryne | |
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Oreophryne anamiatoi is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae endemic to Papua New Guinea.
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Distribution
Oreophryne anamiatoi is endemic to the Southern Highlands Province in Papua New Guinea. It has only been found in its type locality, the north-eastern slopes of the mountains Muller Range, at an altitude of approximately 1,800 metres.
Etymology
Its specific name, anamiatoi, honours Jim Anamiato of the National Museum of Papua, New Guinea for his work on the various expeditions, including the one during which this species was discovered.
References
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