Oreophryne clamata
Oreophryne clamata is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae. It is endemic to West Papua, Indonesia, and known from the Wondiwoi Mountains at the base of the Wandammen Peninsula, Papua province.[1][3] The specific name clamata, meaning "makes a loud noise", refers to its striking advertisement call. Common name noisy cross frog has been proposed for this species.[2]
| Oreophryne clamata | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Microhylidae |
| Genus: | Oreophryne |
| Species: | O. clamata |
| Binomial name | |
| Oreophryne clamata Günther, 2003[2] | |
Description
The type series consists of six males measuring 19–20 mm (0.75–0.79 in) in snout–vent length. Dorsum is yellowish-brownish with some conspicuous black spots. There is a whitish crossbar between the eyes. Some individuals have a broad, whitish vertebral stripe. Belly and throat grey marbled with dark brown. Tympanum is scarcely visible. Fingers have large discs; toes have smaller discs. Both fingers and toes are unwebbed.[2]
Males start calling shortly after dark. The call is a loud rattle, with males responding to each other's calls.[2]
Habitat and conservation
Natural habitat of Oreophryne clamata is tropical rainforest with patchy, dense undergrowth at elevations of 750–900 m (2,460–2,950 ft) asl. They are hard to find as males are small and typically perch on half-curled leaves 1–3 metres above the ground.[1][2]
Threats to it are unknown, although logging might be a threat. Its range might include the Wondiwoi Nature Reserve.[1]
References
- IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2020). "Oreophryne clamata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T57910A152551911. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T57910A152551911.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- Günther, R. (2003). "Three new species of the genus Oreophryne from western Papua, Indonesia (Amphibia, Anura, Microhylidae)". Spixiana. 26: 175–191.
- Frost, Darrel R. (2021). "Oreophryne clamata Günther, 2003". Amphibian Species of the World: An Online Reference. Version 6.1. American Museum of Natural History. doi:10.5531/db.vz.0001. Retrieved 7 February 2021.