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Micrixalus nudis sp. nov. is described from Wynad, S. India and compared with other known species of the genus from India and abroad. It is felt that the generic composition of the genus requires redefinition. A key to the Indian and Ceylonese species is given.
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Pillai, R.S. A new frog of the genusMicrixalus Boul. from Wynad, S. India. Proc. Indian Acad. Sci (Animal Sciences) 87, 173–177 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03179278
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