How to Identify Megophryidae

Megophryidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Anura, class Amphibia. The family contains 13 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Megophryidae Species

How to identify Megophrys nasuta (Schlegel, 1858)

Megophrys nasuta (Schlegel, 1858)

Megophrys nasuta (Schlegel, 1858)

Megophrys nasuta, the horned frog, is a large camouflaged amphibian that lives i…

How to identify Megophrys brachykolos Inger & Romer, 1961

Megophrys brachykolos Inger & Romer, 1961

Megophrys brachykolos Inger & Romer, 1961

Boulenophrys brachykolos is a small robust horned frog with a wider confirmed di…

How to identify Megophrys montana Kuhl & Van Hasselt, 1822

Megophrys montana Kuhl & Van Hasselt, 1822

Megophrys montana Kuhl & Van Hasselt, 1822

Megophrys montana is a relatively large horned frog confirmed to live in Java, I…

How to identify Megophrys major Boulenger, 1908

Megophrys major Boulenger, 1908

Megophrys major Boulenger, 1908

Xenophrys major (Megophrys major Boulenger, 1908) is a toad species found across…

How to identify Megophrys boettgeri (Boulenger, 1899)

Megophrys boettgeri (Boulenger, 1899)

Megophrys boettgeri (Boulenger, 1899)

Boettger's horned toad is a small Asian toad species found in China and northeas…

How to identify Leptobrachium montanum Fischer, 1885

Leptobrachium montanum Fischer, 1885

Leptobrachium montanum Fischer, 1885

Leptobrachium montanum is a montane stream-breeding frog from Borneo, with leaf-…

How to identify Leptobrachium abbotti (Cochran, 1926)

Leptobrachium abbotti (Cochran, 1926)

Leptobrachium abbotti (Cochran, 1926)

Leptobrachium abbotti is a stocky brown/black frog with unwebbed feet, with desc…

How to identify Leptobrachium smithi Matsui, Nabhitabhata & Panha, 1999

Leptobrachium smithi Matsui, Nabhitabhata & Panha, 1999

Leptobrachium smithi Matsui, Nabhitabhata & Panha, 1999

Leptobrachium smithi is a moderate-sized frog found in Indochina, that inhabits …

How to identify Leptobrachium hasseltii Tschudi, 1838

Leptobrachium hasseltii Tschudi, 1838

Leptobrachium hasseltii Tschudi, 1838

Leptobrachium hasseltii is a frog species with distinct physical traits that liv…

How to identify Leptobrachium nigrops Berry & Hendrickson, 1963

Leptobrachium nigrops Berry & Hendrickson, 1963

Leptobrachium nigrops Berry & Hendrickson, 1963

Leptobrachium nigrops (black-eyed litter frog) is a Megophryidae amphibian found…

How to identify Leptobrachium hendricksoni Taylor, 1962

Leptobrachium hendricksoni Taylor, 1962

Leptobrachium hendricksoni Taylor, 1962

Leptobrachium hendricksoni is a Megophryidae amphibian found in Southeast Asia, …

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Megophryidae?

Megophryidae animals belong to the Anura order in the Animalia kingdom. The tympanum is indistinct, and the iris is golden brown. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Megophryidae?

Megophryidae is classified in the order Anura, class Amphibia, phylum Chordata. There has been taxonomic uncertainty over whether this taxon is a valid species or only a subspecies of Megophrys minor, but molecular genetic evidence now supports its status as a distinct species.

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