About Allophryne ruthveni Gaige, 1926
Nomenclature and Basic Introduction
The Tukeit Hill frog, scientifically named Allophryne ruthveni Gaige, 1926, is a small frog with variable colouration.
Coloration
It can be black with golden or dull yellow stripes and spots, or it can have a dull yellow or golden ventral surface with black stripes and spots.
Body and Head Structure
It has a flat body and a small, flat head, and it possesses a single submandibular vocal sac.
Limb and Sensory Organ Features
Its toe pads are enlarged, and wider than its finger pads, and its tympanum is visible.
Distinction from Tree Frogs
This frog is superficially similar to tree frogs, but the ends of its phalanges have a different shape.
