Choerophryne sanguinopicta
Overview
Choerophryne sanguinopicta is a species of frogs in the family Microhylidae. It is endemic to southeastern Papua New Guinea and only known from the vicinity of its type locality, the northern slope of Mt. Simpson in the Owen Stanley Range, Milne Bay Province, although it is expected to occur more widely.
The specific name sanguinopictus, from Latin for sanguis ("blood") and pictus ("painted") refers to the distinctive red blotching and punctations characteristic for this species.
Choerophryne sanguinopicta faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to logging and agricultural expansion in its limited montane forest range in Papua New Guinea. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with mining activities and infrastructure development posing additional pressures on its remaining habitat fragments.
Habitat
This species inhabits montane rainforests at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters in the mountains of Papua New Guinea. It is typically found in primary forest environments with dense canopy cover and high humidity levels.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in MICROHYLIDAE
Threatened in Papua New Guinea
Frequently asked questions
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