Wildlifeof India
Microhyla nakkavaram
Narrow-mouthed Frogs
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Microhyla nakkavaram
Basic stats
Range
Southern Nicobar Islands: Great Nicobar, Kondul and Little Nicobar
Size
Males 16-19mm; females about 21mm
Microhyla nakkavaram is a narrow-mouthed frog described as a new species in 2022 from the Nicobar Islands. It is known from the southern group of the Nicobar Islands, including Great Nicobar, Kondul and Little Nicobar. Males measure 16-19 mm in snout-vent length and females about 21 mm (Wikipedia, general species account).
The study that described it highlighted the importance of reassessing populations previously identified as M. heymonsi, since further investigation may reveal additional overlooked diversity in that species complex (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- Where is the Microhyla nakkavaram found?
- Southern Nicobar Islands: Great Nicobar, Kondul and Little Nicobar
- How big is the Microhyla nakkavaram?
- Males 16-19mm; females about 21mm