Nyctimystes sauroni


Nyctimystes sauroni is a species of tree frog and an endemic to Papua New Guinea Scientifically, it is in the subfamily Pelodryadinae. It is Scientists know it solely from the Kikori Integrate Conservation and Development Project area.

Taxonomy

The species epithet sauroni refers to the red and black mottled eye of The [Lord of the Rings] character Sauron. Scientists currently disagree about whether this frog is best placed in the genus Litoria or Nyctimystes.

Description

This frog has red-and-black eyes and nuptial pads on its front feet.