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Modigliani's Frog

Fork-tongued Frogs & Relatives

Huia modiglianii

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Endemic to Sumatra (originally known from near Lake Toba)

Modigliani's huia frog, now placed in the genus Wijayarana, is a species of frog in the family Ranidae, endemic to Sumatra. It was originally known from only two locations near Lake Toba but is now known to be more widespread. The specific name honours Elio Modigliani, an Italian anthropologist and zoologist who collected the holotype in 1891 (Wikipedia, general species account).

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Where is the Modigliani's Frog found?
Endemic to Sumatra (originally known from near Lake Toba)
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