Nyctimystes tyleri
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Nyctimystes tyleri

Nyctimystes tyleri is a species of frog in the family Pelodryadidae, or alternatively, subfamily Pelodryadinae in the family Hylidae. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea and only known from its type locality, Gapaia Creek, between Garaina and Saureli, in the Morobe Province. The specific name honours Michael J. Tyler, an Australian herpetologist, "in recognition of his notable contributions to the systematics of Australo-papuan frogs." Common name Tyler's big-eyed treefrog has been coined for this species.

Appearance

The holotype, an adult male, measures 78 mm (3.1 in) in snout–vent length. All dorsal surfaces, apart from the top of thigh, are very warty. Dorsal ground colour is dark green. There are somewhat inconspicuous, large, dark brown blotches on the back. Ventral surfaces are grey with small, dark brown spots on the chin, chest, and abdomen. Legs have larger spots of the same colour. Iris is golden. Tympanum is small and indistinct. Vocal sac is absent.

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References

1. Nyctimystes tyleri Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nyctimystes_tyleri
2. Nyctimystes tyleri on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/55787/152547443

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