Xenorhina similis

(Xenorhina similis)

Description

Xenorhina similis is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae. It is found in West Papua in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Amphibia

Order:Anura

Family:Microhylidae

Genus:Xenorhina

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