Paedophryne (from the Ancient Greek paedos (παίδος) "child" and phryne (φρύνος) "toad, frog") is a genus of microhylid frogs from Papua New Guinea, including D'Entrecasteaux Islands.[2] All seven species known so far are amongst the smallest frog and vertebrate species.[3][4]
The following species are recognised in the genus Paedophryne:[2]
Paedophryne kathismaphlox
Paedophryne oyatabu
Paedophryne dekot
Paedophryne verrucosa
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Paedophryne amauensis on a dime
Paedophryne swiftorum
Map of localities where Paedophryne specimens have been found (P. titan from Normanby Island, not shown) Paedophryne (from the Ancient Greek paedos (παίδος) "child" and phryne (φρύνος) "toad, frog") is a genus of microhylid frogs from Papua New Guinea, including D'Entrecasteaux Islands. All seven species known so far are amongst the smallest frog and vertebrate species.
