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Astylosternus
''Astylosternus'' (commonly known as night frogs) is a genus of frogs in the family Arthroleptidae. It contains 12 species found in an area spanning from Sierra Leone in West Africa to the Democratic Republic of Congo in Central Africa, with a gap in the region of Ghana Ghana (; tw, Gaana, ee, Gana), officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It abuts the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, sharing borders with Ivory Coast in the west, Burkina Faso in the north, and To .... Species There are 12 species: References External links * Arthroleptidae Amphibians of Sub-Saharan Africa Amphibian genera Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Arthroleptidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Astylosternus Laticephalus
''Astylosternus'' (commonly known as night frogs) is a genus of frogs in the family Arthroleptidae. It contains 12 species found in an area spanning from Sierra Leone in West Africa to the Democratic Republic of Congo in Central Africa, with a gap in the region of Ghana Ghana (; tw, Gaana, ee, Gana), officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It abuts the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, sharing borders with Ivory Coast in the west, Burkina Faso in the north, and To .... Species There are 12 species: References External links * Arthroleptidae Amphibians of Sub-Saharan Africa Amphibian genera Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Arthroleptidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Astylosternus
''Astylosternus'' (commonly known as night frogs) is a genus of frogs in the family Arthroleptidae. It contains 12 species found in an area spanning from Sierra Leone in West Africa to the Democratic Republic of Congo in Central Africa, with a gap in the region of Ghana Ghana (; tw, Gaana, ee, Gana), officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It abuts the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, sharing borders with Ivory Coast in the west, Burkina Faso in the north, and To .... Species There are 12 species: References External links * Arthroleptidae Amphibians of Sub-Saharan Africa Amphibian genera Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Arthroleptidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Astylosternus Rheophilus
''Astylosternus rheophilus'' is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is endemic to western Cameroon. Common name Cameroon Range night frog has been coined for it. Two subspecies are recognized: * ''Astylosternus rheophilus rheophilus'' Amiet, 1978 "1977" * ''Astylosternus rheophilus tchabalensis'' Amiet, 1978 "1977" Habitats ''Astylosternus rheophilus'' occurs in submontane and montane zones at elevations of above sea level. It is typically associated with small streams in forest, or at higher altitudes (>2000 m), also along streams in montane grassland, sometimes bordered with trees. ''Astylosternus rheophilus tchabalensis'' is known with certainty only from Tchabal Nganha and occurs in relict gallery forests in a generally deforested area. Breeding takes place in streams. Conservation status ''Astylosternus rheophilus'' is a very common species. Although it tolerates some habitat modification, widespread habitat loss and degradation are threats to it. Chytridiomyc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Astylosternus Montanus
''Astylosternus montanus'', also known as the mountain night frog or montane night frog, is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is found in the mountains of western Cameroon and into the Obudu Plateau in adjacent south-eastern Nigeria. Description ''Astylosternus montanus'' has a short, stocky body. Males grow to and females to in snout–vent length. The head is slightly longer than it is wide. The legs are strong and relatively short. The dorsum is granular posteriorly and has few to many short dorsolateral ridges. The dorsum varies in colouration: beige, yellow, grey, or chocolate brown, and bears many distinctly delimited black blotches. The ventral parts are dull yellow with darker patterning. Males have a large black nuptial pad on the thumb and dense spines in the throat. The male advertisement call is a brief and strong "dlouk", "hou", or "rrra". Habitat and conservation ''Astylosternus montanus'' occurs in or near flowing water in lower montane and su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Astylosternus Batesi
''Astylosternus batesi'' is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is found in Cameroon south of Sanaga River, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, southwestern Central African Republic, the Republic of the Congo, and the extreme western Democratic Republic of the Congo (Mayombe). The specific name ''batesi'' honours George Latimer Bates, an American naturalist. However, its vernacular name is Benito River night frog, apparently in reference to its type locality, Benito River in Equatorial Guinea. Description ''Astylosternus batesi'' was described based on a single specimen (holotype) that measures in snout–vent length. The head is large, much broader than it is long. The snout is broadly rounded. The eyes are large. The tympanum is very distinct, oval, and slightly smaller than the eye; a glandular fold is present above it. Skin is smooth and shiny. Fingers and toes have slightly swollen tips; no webbing is present. The terminal phalange of all but the innermost toe hav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Astylosternus Fallax
''Astylosternus fallax'', also known as the Fopouanga night frog, is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is endemic to south-western Cameroon where it is known only from between Yabassi and Nkongsamba, from Mount Yuhan in the Korup National Park, and from Mount Nta Ali in the Mamfe basin. Description Tadpoles are long and slender with a long, muscular tail. The body is oval. Tadpoles in Gosner stage 25 measure in total length. Habitat and conservation ''Astylosternus fallax'' lives and breeds in and near rivers and slow-flowing streams in lowland and hilly closed-canopy forests, mostly below . Males call from amidst dead leaves on the river banks near water. It is a common species, albeit known from only few locations. However, within its very small range it is severely threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss and habitat reduction) is the process by which a natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Astylosternus Nganhanus
''Astylosternus nganhanus'' is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is endemic to Cameroon and known from Mount Nganha on the Adamawa Plateau; it is probably endemic to that area. Common name Nganha night frog has been coined for it. This poorly known species is only known from five specimens. Description Adult measure about in snout–vent length. The head is very narrow, triangular, and flattened in shape. The eyes are rather small and do not protrude greatly. The fingers are fairly short and slender. The hind-limbs are relatively short, and the toe tips are not dilates into discs. Skin is smooth, apart for some longitudinal fine wrinkles, in particular on the flanks. The colouration is dark with black patterning. The top of arms and fore-arms have large, raised black bumps. The thighs have only few markings. Dark pigmentation is also present under the throat and along the ventral surfaces. Habitat and conservation ''Astylosternus nganhanus'' occurs along waterc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Astylosternus Schioetzi
''Astylosternus schioetzi'' is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is endemic to south-western Cameroon and is only known from two areas near Edéa, Apouh and Koupongo, separated by the Sanaga River. The Specific name (zoology), specific name ''schioetzi'' honours , a Danish herpetologist who has worked extensively on African tree frogs. Common name Apouh night frog has been coined for this species (Apouh is the Type locality (biology), type locality). ''Astylosternus schioetzi'' occurs in lowland forests, in and near flowing water. Breeding takes place in small streams, including very small, superficial streams in marshy depressions. It is a rare species threatened by habitat loss and degradation caused clearance for agricultural land, human settlements, and logging. It might occur in the Douala Edéa Wildlife Reserve and in the Lac Ossa Wildlife Reserve. References Astylosternus, schioetzi Frogs of Africa Amphibians of Cameroon Endemic fauna of Cameroon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Astylosternus Occidentalis
''Astylosternus occidentalis'' is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is found in southern Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and western Ivory Coast from sea level to elevations of about . Its natural habitats are secondary and primary forests. It is a secretive species that breeds in shallow streams. Habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss and habitat reduction) is the process by which a natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species. The organisms that previously inhabited the site are displaced or dead, thereby ... (deforestation) is a threat to this species. References occidentalis Amphibians of West Africa Taxa named by Hampton Wildman Parker Amphibians described in 1931 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Arthroleptidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Astylosternus Perreti
''Astylosternus perreti'', also known as Perret's night frog is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is endemic to western Cameroon and known from Mount Manengouba and from parts of the Bamileke Highlands, at elevations of above sea level. It is one of the few species of African frogs to have claws, used on demand, when it feels threatened. Etymology The specific name ''perreti'' honours , a Swiss herpetologist who has specialized in African amphibians. Habitat and conservation Its natural habitats are lower montane and submontane forests, often in very steep terrain close to torrents. It lives in or near flowing water. It is threatened by severe habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss and habitat reduction) is the process by which a natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species. The organisms that previously inhabited the site are displaced or dead, thereby .... References External links * perreti Frogs of A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Astylosternus Diadematus
The Victoria night frog (''Astylosternus diadematus'') is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is found in Cameroon and possibly Nigeria. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, rivers, and heavily degraded former forest. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss and habitat reduction) is the process by which a natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species. The organisms that previously inhabited the site are displaced or dead, thereby .... References Astylosternus Frogs of Africa Amphibians of Cameroon Amphibians of West Africa Taxa named by Franz Werner Amphibians described in 1898 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Arthroleptidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Astylosternus Laurenti
''Astylosternus laurenti'' is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is endemic to Cameroon. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss and habitat reduction) is the process by which a natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species. The organisms that previously inhabited the site are displaced or dead, thereby .... References Astylosternus Endemic fauna of Cameroon Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians described in 1978 {{Arthroleptidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |