"World's Smallest Vertebrate: Tiny Frog Sized Like a PEA"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Daily Mail
Scientists have discovered a frog the size of a pea in a Brazilian forest, measuring just 7.1 millimeters on average, making it the world's smallest vertebrate. The 'flea toad' was confirmed as the tiniest after researchers measured 46 specimens in its hilltop forest habitat in southern Bahia, Brazil. The male flea toads are even smaller than the females, showcasing sexual dimorphism. The discovery raises questions about the lower limit of vertebrate size and the potential for even smaller species to be found.