Nyctimystes ocreptus facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nyctimystes ocreptus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Amphibia
Order:	Anura
Family:	Pelodryadidae
Genus:	Nyctimystes
Species:	N. ocreptus
Binomial name
Nyctimystes ocreptus (Menzies, 2014)
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The Nyctimystes ocreptus is a special kind of tree frog. Scientists found this frog in Papua New Guinea. It lives high up on mountains, like Mount Albert Edward. This spot is about 2,600 meters (or 8,500 feet) above the sea level. That's really high! Some of these frogs might also live on Mount Victoria or Mount Knutsford.

About This Frog

This frog has interesting features. It has brown eyes. The skin around its lower eyelid has tiny lines, like a net. This is a unique pattern!

What It Looks Like

The Nyctimystes ocreptus has skin that can be gold-green or gray-green. Its belly is white. It also has purple and brown marks on its belly.

Family Ties

Scientists believe this frog is related to another frog. It's called the common big-eyed tree frog. Its scientific name is Nyctimystes narinosus.

Where Its Name Comes From

The name Nyctimystes ocreptus has a cool meaning. It comes from Latin words, "oculus in rete captus." This means "eye caught in a net." This name describes the special net-like pattern around its eyes.

See also

In Spanish: Nyctimystes ocreptus para niños