Oruge tree frog
The Oruge tree frog (Litoria modica) is a species of frog in the family Pelodryadidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and rivers.
| Oruge tree frog | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Pelodryadidae |
| Genus: | Litoria |
| Species: | L. modica |
| Binomial name | |
| Litoria modica (Tyler, 1968) | |
Names
It is known as wyt in the Kalam language of Papua New Guinea.[1]
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References
- Bulmer, Ralph N.H. and Michael Tyler. 1968. Karam classification of frogs. Journal of the Polynesian Society 77(4): 621–639.
- Richards, S.; Price, D.; Kraus, F. (2004). "Litoria modica". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2004: e.T55737A11359702. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T55737A11359702.en. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
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