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Gardiner's Seychelles frog (Sechellophryne gardineri) is a minuscule amphibian reaching only about 11 millimeters in length, making it one of the smallest frogs in the world. It is entirely endemic to the damp leaf litter of the forests on the islands of Mahé and Silhouette in the Seychelles. This s...
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Among the smallest frogs and Seychelles endemic; high scientific interest and strong novelty.
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A member of the ancient family Sooglossidae, endemic to the granitic Seychelles islands, representing a relict lineage that diverged after the Seychelles separated from India roughly 75 million years ago.
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Ancient Seychelles lineage and island endemism are significant, but limited public recognition.
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