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Megophryidae

Megophryidae
Megophrys lateralis
:Eukaryota
:Animalia
:Chordata
:Vertebrata
Infraphylum:Gnathostomata
Microphylum:Osteichthyes
:Sarcopterygii
:Amphibia
:Lissamphibia
:Batrachia
:Anura
:Mesobatrachia
:Megophryidae
Genera

Atympanophrys
Brachytarsophrys
Leptobrachella
Leptobrachium
Leptolalax
Megophrys
Ophryophryne
Oreolalax
Scutiger
Vibrissaphora
Xenophrys

Megophryidae are the largest family of order anura (commonly known as frogs and toads). It encompasses 137 species of frog, divided between eleven genera. They are notable for their camouflage, especially those who live in forests - often looking like leaves. The larvae can be found in a variety of waters - ponds and streams especially. Their tongue is noticeably paddle shaped.



07-14-2008 23:18:10
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