Glyphoglossus
| Glyphoglossus | |
|---|---|
| Glyphoglossus molossus, the type species | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Microhylidae |
| Subfamily: | Microhylinae |
| Genus: | Glyphoglossus Günther, 1869 |
| Type species | |
| Glyphoglossus molossus Günther, 1869 | |
| Species | |
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9 species (see text) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Glyphoglossus is a genus of frogs in the family Microhylidae. The genus occurs in Southeastern Asia. Common name balloon frogs has been coined for it, whereas the common name squat frogs refers to the Calluella species that are now included in this genus. They are fossorial frogs that spend only limited time on the soil surface and are typically known from only few specimens.