Pinocchio frog

Discovery

Pinocchio frog is the informal name for a tree frog (most likely a member of the genus Litoria). The frog also goes by the name Spike-Nosed Tree Frog. It was discovered in the Foja Mountains of Papua (province), Indonesia, by Conservation International and the National Geographic Society during a 2008 expedition. Paul Oliver, a herpetologist, spotted it accidentally. The frog is named for its Pinocchio-like nose.Discovered July 25.

Contents

• Herpetologist paul oliver on the 7pm project talking about the pinocchio frog
• Discovery
• What is known
• References

What is known

The Pinocchio frog has the ability to enlarge and inflate its 'nose'. It inflates when the male frog is calling out, and it goes down when the frog is calm and quiet. As a part of the family Hylidae, the Pinocchio frog's diet consists primarily of insects. They are also found high above ground, according to Paul Oliver. He believes this because when he spotted the frog, he did not see any more so he supposed they were up in the trees. The Foja Mountains are their ideal habitat, especially due to the rain forest and abundance of trees.