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Text and photos by Nick Baker, unless credited to others.
Copyright © Ecology Asia 2026 |
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Papurana
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Family : RANIDAE
Species size (snout to vent) : Up to at least 90 mm |
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Example 1
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Sighting Details :
Date :
December 2006
Location :
Western Province, PNG
Elevation :
610 metres
Size (snout-to-vent) :
90 mm
Habitat :
In cleared area adjacent to primary
forest.
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Example 2
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Sighting Details :
Date :
December 2006
Location :
Western Province, PNG
Elevation :
620 metres
Size (snout-to-vent) :
60 mm
Habitat : Adjacent to flooded forest areas, primary
forest.
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Example 3
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Sighting Details :
Date :
May 2005
Location : Southern Highlands Province, PNG
Elevation : 1150 metres
Size (snout-to-vent) : Approx 80 mm
Habitat : Adjacent to small roadside ditch, near
primary forest.
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Example 4
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Sighting Details :
Date :
January 2004
Location : Southern Highlands Province, PNG
Elevation : 1200 metres
Size (snout-to-vent) : Approx 80 mm
Habitat : In extensively cleared area, adjacent to
primary forest.
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References :
Richards, S., 2002. An illustrated field guide to the Frogs of the
Kikori River Basin. A report to WWF-PNG.
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