Glyphoglossus

Glyphoglossus
Glyphoglossus molossus, the type species
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Microhylidae
Subfamily: Microhylinae
Genus: Glyphoglossus
Günther, 1869
Type species
Glyphoglossus molossus
Günther, 1869
Species

9 species (see text)

Synonyms[1]

Glyphoglossus is a genus of frogs in the family Microhylidae.[1][2] The genus occurs in Southeastern Asia.[1] Common name balloon frogs has been coined for it, whereas the common name squat frogs refers to the Calluella species that are now included in this genus.[1] They are fossorial frogs that spend only limited time on the soil surface and are typically known from only few specimens.[3]

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