Cophixalus bewaniensis
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Cophixalus bewaniensis is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae. It is endemic to Mount Menawa in the Bewani Mountains, West Sepik Province, mainland Papua New Guinea.[1] The specific name refers to its type locality.[2]
Description
The type series consists of two adult males measuring Script error: No such module "convert". in snout–vent length.[2] No other specimens are known.[3] The snout is truncate. The tympanum is very indistinct and there is a weak supratympanic fold. The eyes are moderately large. The fingers and the toes bear small discs, except for the first finger that is greatly reduced and lacks a disc. The first toe is also reduced but bears a tiny disc. No webbing is present. The dorsum has reddish-tan ground color. There is a large, black blotch behind the forearm.[2]
Habitat and conservation
The types were found among shrubs in closed-canopy rainforest at Script error: No such module "convert". above sea level.[3][2] There are no known threats to this little known species. The type locality is outside protected areas.[3]
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