Microhyla nilphamariensis

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File:Microhyla nilphamariensis tadpole Western Ghats Sahyadri Maharashtra IMG 0192.jpg

Microphyla nilphamariensis is a species of narrow-mouthed frog. It is found in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and northern Pakistan.

Description

Microhyla nilphamariensis is a small frog with a narrow, triangular shaped mouth. This frog is morphologically distinct from all other frogs in its genus as it has reduced webbing between toes. The basic dorsal coloration is light brown with a distinct dark brown diamond-shaped marking over the back. The throat and chest are brown, the belly is dull white and the limbs have dark cross bars.{{Cite journal|pmc=4373918|year=2015|last1=Howlader|first1=M. S.|title=A new species of Microhyla (Anura: Microhylidae) from Nilphamari, Bangladesh|journal=PLOS ONE|volume=10|issue=3|page=e0119825|last2=Nair|first2=A|last3=Gopalan|first3=S. V.|last4=Merilä|first4=J|doi=10.1371/journal.pone.0119825|pmid=25806804|bibcode=2015PLoSO..1019825H|doi-access=free}}

Habitat

A nocturnal species, it is active when raining and prefers moist environments. Specimens have been observed in a grassy field near ephemeral pools of water.

References

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{{cite web |url=https://amphibiansoftheworld.amnh.org/Amphibia/Anura/Microhylidae/Microhylinae/Microhyla/Microhyla-nilphamariensis |title=Microhyla nilphamariensis Howlader, Nair, Gopalan, and Merilä, 2015 |author=Frost, Darrel R. |year=2021 |work=Amphibian Species of the World: An Online Reference. Version 6.1 |publisher=American Museum of Natural History |doi=10.5531/db.vz.0001 |access-date=20 February 2021}}

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nilphamariensis

Category:Frogs of Bangladesh

Category:Frogs of India

Category:Amphibians of Nepal

Category:Amphibians of Pakistan

Category:Amphibians described in 2015

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