Mountain Big-eyed Tree Frog
Nyctimystes montanus
About the Mountain Big-eyed Tree Frog
Nyctimystes montanus (common name: mountain big-eyed tree frog) is a species of frog in the subfamily Pelodryadinae, family Hylidae, or alternatively, family Pelodryadidae. It is endemic to the Arfak Mountains, located in the Bird's Head Peninsula of northwestern New Guinea. Administratively, the area belongs to the West Papua province, Indonesia. This species is only known from its type locality ("Hatam sul Monte Arfak"). There are no records of this species after it was described in 1878,...
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Mountain Big-eyed Tree Frog?
The scientific name of the Mountain Big-eyed Tree Frog is Nyctimystes montanus.
How many Mountain Big-eyed Tree Frog sightings have been recorded?
6 observations of the Mountain Big-eyed Tree Frog have been recorded on iNaturalist.
