Sooglossidae (see family information on Tree of Life site)
4 species in 2 genera
This small family of frogs is comprised of 2 genera, Sechellophryne and Sooglossus. Members of this family are generalized small- to medium-sized frogs that are endemic to the Seychelles and most closely related to the family Nasikabatrachidae. These two families are some of the only members of Neobatrachia to display inguinal amplexus (a primitive form of amplexus). Sooglossids are secretive frogs that hide in leaf litter and rock crevices. Generally, they are not active on the surface except during rains. Each species has a distinctive call. Females of Sooglossus sechellensis and Sechellophryne gardineri display parental care. Both direct and larval development occur in this family. Sooglossids possess tarsal sesamoid bones.
Sechellophryne gardineri
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Genus Sechellophryne (2 species)
Sechellophryne gardineri no English account no non-English account photos no sound/video Sechellophryne pipilodryas no English account no non-English account photos no sound/video
Genus Sooglossus (2 species)
Sooglossus sechellensis English account no non-English account photos no sound/video Sooglossus thomasseti no English account no non-English account photos no sound/video
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