''Callulops fojaensis'' is a species of

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in the family

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. It is only known from the

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in West Papua (

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Description

''Callulops fojaensis'' is known from the

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consisting of two male specimens measuring in snout–vent length. Body is robust and pear-shaped, with wide head that is not distinct from the body. Limbs are short and robust. Iris is dark reddish brown. Tympanum is barely visible. Overall colouration is uniformly pale brown. Dorsal and lateral surfaces of head are slightly darker than dorsal and lateral surfaces of torso. Exposed surfaces of limbs are moderately pale brown, with forelimbs slightly darker than hind limbs and torso. Venter is very pale with faint brown mottling, darker on throat. The advertisement call of male ''Callulops fojaensis'' is a series of loud, harsh barking notes aired at long intervals.

Habitat

The two known individuals were located calling from burrows in the forest floor during the late afternoon in a wet, mossy mid-montane forest, at about asl. It appears to be a rare species as over four weeks of fieldwork did not reveal more specimens.

References

{{Taxonbar, from=Q2934317 fojaensis Amphibians of Western New Guinea Endemic fauna of Indonesia Endemic fauna of New Guinea Amphibians described in 2012 Taxa named by Paul M. Oliver Taxa named by Stephen J. Richards