A study of Albericus (Anura : Microhylidae) of New Guinea

I examined a collection of approximately 230 frogs referable to the genus A lbericus on account of four synapomorphies (long fifth toes, short legs, ab sence of clavicle and origin of the mandibular depressor muscles). Morphome tric analysis coupled with call characteristics suggests three or four dist inct clades within the genus. The status of Albericus variegatus is examine d and found to be equivocal. Two recognised species (A. darlingtoni and A. tuberculus) are redefined and eight new species are described. I comment on several other specimens that cannot be accommodated within those species d escribed.