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.
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Category:Amphibians of Pakistan
Category:Amphibians described in 2015
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