Zweifel, Richard George, 1926-Cogger, Harold G.Richards, Stephen J.2005-12-162005-12-162005http://hdl.handle.net/2246/566425 p. : ill., map ; 26 cm.Includes bibliographical references (p. 24-25).Oreophryne known from high elevations (2800-3900 m) in the mountains of New Guinea (Indonesia: Papua, and western Papua New Guinea) comprises six species, five described here as new. They constitute a group, probably but not necessarily monophyletic, characterized by relatively short hind legs, small digital disks, and small hands. We interpret these features as adaptations to a primarily terrestrial mode of life, contrasting to the scansorial/arboreal mode typical of most species of Oreophryne. Distinctive advertisement calls characterize four of the six species; calls of the remaining two are unknown. Identification of preserved specimens depends upon average or, less often, complete differences in certain body proportions and is not always possible with certainty.1041098 bytesapplication/pdfen-USQL1 .A436 no.3495 2005Oreophryne -- Classification.Frogs -- New Guinea -- Classification.Mountain animals -- New Guinea -- Classification.Amphibians -- New Guinea -- Classification.text