Smallest Known Fanged Frog Species Discovered in Indonesia

The newly discovered 'leaf-nester' frogs lay their eggs on leaves and mossy boulders, not in water, and the males guard the eggs.

Scientists have discovered a new species of fanged frog, Limnonectes phyllofolia, on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia, which is now the smallest known species of fanged frog.
Unlike most frogs, these 'leaf-nesters' lay their eggs on leaves and mossy boulders above the ground, not in water.
The frogs use their fangs to fight with other frogs and hunt shelled prey like giant centipedes and crabs.
The male frogs of this species display uncommon behavior of guarding the eggs, which they keep moist and safe from bacterial and fungal contamination by coating them with certain compounds.
The discovery underscores the importance of conserving tropical habitats, as most of the animals that live in places like Sulawesi are quite unique and habitat destruction is a major conservation issue.