Paedophryne Amanuensis
The smallest known vertebrate, Paedophryne amauensis, was listed as one of the newest species of 2013, claimed by the International Institute for Species Exploration. The tiny frog can jump 30 times of their entire body length.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Microhylidae |
| Genus | Paedophryne |
| Scientific Name | Paedophryne amauensis |
| Size | Around 0.30 in (0.76 cm) |
| Color | Dark brown body with black patterns |
| Call | High-pitched mating call |
| Distribution | Papua New Guinea |
| Habitat | Leaf litters |
| Diet | Small insects like mites |
| Average Lifespan | Around 1 year |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Not listed |
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Published on November 4th 2019 by staff under Frogs. Article was last reviewed on 4th November 2019.
