[1][2][3][4] It was discovered in the Foja Mountains of Papua Province in Indonesia by Conservation International and the National Geographic Society during a 2008 expedition, where it was accidentally spotted by Paul Oliver, a herpetologist.

[4] The frog is named for its Pinocchio-like nose, which can enlarge and inflate in certain situations.

[3] Although unusual, a similar nose is found in several other related frogs from New Guinea, including L. chrisdahli, L. havina, L. mareku, L. mucro, L. pronimia and L.

[4] As a part of the subfamily Pelodryadinae, the Pinocchio frog's diet consists primarily of insects.

[7] The male Pinocchio frog inflates its nose when calling, and the nose decreases in size when the frog is calm and quiet.