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Gastrophryne

Gastrophryne

9.9
A small tropical toad from the Americas with a narrow mouth
  • noun
  • /ˌɡæstrəˈfraɪni/
  • Specialized
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  • Researchers discovered a new species within the genus Gastrophryne in the rainforest.

Examples

  • Many Gastrophryne species inhabit leaf litter on the forest floor.

  • The Gastrophryne toads are known for their unique call and pointed snouts.

  • Look at that Gastrophryne hopping near the water!

  • The Gastrophryne species are fascinating amphibians.

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the genus Gastrophryne in the rainforest.

  • Many Gastrophryne species inhabit leaf litter on the forest floor.

  • The Gastrophryne toads are known for their unique call and pointed snouts.

Compounds

Gastrophryne carolinensis
  • Specialized
9.9

Small toad with a narrow mouth that lives in the southeastern United States and often hides

Gastrophryne olivacea
  • Specialized
9.9

A small secretive toad with smooth, tough skin that lives in central and western North America

Surface Forms

Gastrophryne singular
Gastrophrynes plural

Etymology

Gastrophryne comes from Greek parts gastro- 'stomach' and -phryne 'toad', so it means 'stomach-toad' and creates a simple image to remember. So, Gastrophryne is the name for a group of mainly tropical small toads from the Americas.