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Paedophryne
Paratype of Paedophryne amauensis (LSUMZ 95004).png
Paedophryne amauensis on a US dime
Scientific classification e
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Microhylidae
Subfamily: Asterophryinae
Genus: Paedophryne
Kraus, 2010
Map of Paedophryne localities 2
Places where Paedophryne has been found

Paedophryne is a genus of microhylid frogs from Papua New Guinea. All six species known so far are amongst the smallest frog and vertebrate species.

Paedophryne amauensis

Paedophryne amauensis is a recently discovered species of frog from Papua New Guinea. Only 7.7 millimetres (0.30 in) long, it is the world's smallest known vertebrate.

Discovery

The frog species was discovered in August of 2009 by Christopher Austin when exploring Papua New Guinea. The National Science Foundation sponsored the exploration.

Characteristics

The frog is a millimeter smaller than the previous record holder for being the world's smallest vertebrate – a species of carp (Paedocypris progenetica) from Indonesia. The frog mainly lives on land. According to its discoverers, the life cycle of the frog does not include a tadpole stage.

Images for kids

  • Paedophryne kathismaphlox, dorsal view

    Paedophryne kathismaphlox

  • Paedophryne oyatabu

    Paedophryne oyatabu

  • Paedophryne dekot2

    Paedophryne dekot

  • Paedophryne verrucosa2

    Paedophryne verrucosa

  • Paratype of Paedophryne amauensis (LSUMZ 95004)

    Paedophryne amauensis on a dime

  • Paratype of Paedophryne swiftorum

    Paedophryne swiftorum

See also

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