Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Xenophrys Higher classification Megophrys | Phylum Chordata Family Megophryidae Scientific name Megophrys parallela Rank Species | |
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Xenophrys parallela or Megophrys parallelus is a species of frog in the Megophryidae family. It is only known from its type locality Batang Sarasah, Lubuk Selasih, near Solok (West Sumatra). It is thus endemic to Indonesia. Its natural habitats are tropical moist montane forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Xenophrys parallela is a small-sized species among Megophrys; males grow to a snout–vent length of 40–48 mm (1.6–1.9 in). It has a stocky habitus.
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