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Nyctimystes latratus is a special kind of tree frog that lives in Papua New Guinea. You can find this frog high up in the mountains, usually between 500 and 1200 meters above sea level. It makes its home on Mount Dayman and near the Bai-u River.


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Nyctimystes latratus
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About This Frog

What It Looks Like

This frog has shiny gold eyes. Its skin can be light brown or dark brown. Its belly, which is its underside, is a dull white color.

What Its Name Means

The name of this frog, Nyctimystes latratus, comes from a Latin word. The word latros means "to bark." So, its name might give you a clue about the sounds it makes!

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