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Cardioglossa Congolia
''Cardioglossa'' is a genus of frogs in the family Arthroleptidae known as long-fingered frogs. They are native to western and central Africa, with the greatest species richness in Cameroon. They are found near streams in lowland and mountain forests, but also occur in other highland habitats near streams at up to in altitude. These are small frogs with a snout-to-vent length of . Some of the more localized species are threatened. Species There are 19 species of ''Cardioglossa'': *'' Cardioglossa alsco'' — Alsco long-fingered frog *'' Cardioglossa annulata'' — Annulated long-fingered frog *'' Cardioglossa congolia'' — Congolian long-fingered frog *''Cardioglossa cyaneospila'' — Mukuzira long-fingered frog *'' Cardioglossa elegans'' — Elegant long-fingered frog *'' Cardioglossa escalerae'' — Equatorial Guinea long-fingered frog *'' Cardioglossa gracilis'' — Rio Benito long-fingered frog *''Cardioglossa gratiosa'' — Ongot long-fingered frog *'' Cardio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cardioglossa Leucomystax
''Cardioglossa leucomystax'' is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is found in large parts of Central Africa ( Cameroon, southeastern Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, the Republic of the Congo, and northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo), extending into south-easternmost West Africa ( Nigeria). The type locality is Cap Saint Jean in Equatorial Guinea. Populations from the Upper Guinean Forests of West Africa between Ghana and Sierra Leone previously allocated to this species were in 2008 described as a new species, ''Cardioglossa occidentalis ''Cardioglossa'' is a genus of frogs in the family Arthroleptidae known as long-fingered frogs. They are native to West Africa, western and central Africa, with the greatest species richness in Cameroon. They are found near streams in lowland and ...''. Common name silver long-fingered frog has been coined for ''Cardioglossa leucomystax''. Description Adult males measure and adult females ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cardioglossa Escalerae
''Cardioglossa escalerae'' is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, possibly Republic of the Congo The Republic of the Congo (french: République du Congo, ln, Republíki ya Kongó), also known as Congo-Brazzaville, the Congo Republic or simply either Congo or the Congo, is a country located in the western coast of Central Africa to the w ..., and possibly Gabon. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, rivers, and heavily degraded former forest. It is threatened by habitat loss. References Cardioglossa Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians described in 1903 {{Arthroleptidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amphibians Of Africa
The fauna of Africa, in its broader sense, is all the animals living in Africa and its surrounding seas and islands. The more characteristic African fauna is found in the Afrotropical realm. Lying almost entirely within the tropics, and equally to north and south of the equator creates favourable conditions for rich wildlife. Africa is home to many of the world's most famous fauna in human culture such as lions‚ rhinos‚ cheetahs‚ giraffes‚ antelope, hippos, leopards, zebras‚ and African elephants among many others. Origins and history of African fauna Whereas the earliest traces of life in fossil record of Africa date back to the earliest times, the formation of African fauna as we know it today, began with the splitting up of the Gondwana supercontinent in the mid-Mesozoic era. After that, four to six faunal assemblages, the so-called African Faunal Strata (AFSs) can be distinguished. The isolation of Africa was broken intermittently by discontinuous "filter routes" tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cardioglossa
''Cardioglossa'' is a genus of frogs in the family Arthroleptidae known as long-fingered frogs. They are native to western and central Africa, with the greatest species richness in Cameroon. They are found near streams in lowland and mountain forests, but also occur in other highland habitats near streams at up to in altitude. These are small frogs with a snout-to-vent length of . Some of the more localized species are threatened Threatened species are any species (including animals, plants and fungi) which are vulnerable to endangerment in the near future. Species that are threatened are sometimes characterised by the population dynamics measure of ''critical depensa .... Species There are 19 species of ''Cardioglossa'': *'' Cardioglossa alsco'' — Alsco long-fingered frog *'' Cardioglossa annulata'' — Annulated long-fingered frog *'' Cardioglossa congolia'' — Congolian long-fingered frog *'' Cardioglossa cyaneospila'' — Mukuzira long-fingered frog *'' Cardiog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cardioglossa Venusta
''Cardioglossa venusta'' is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is endemic to the mountains of western Cameroon. Specifically, it is known from Mount Manengouba, the Bamileke Highlands, Mount Nlonako, and the Rumpi Hills. Common name highland long-fingered frog has been coined for it. Description Males measure in snout–vent length. Males have extremely long third fingers and spines in the fingers and in the groin; females lack these characteristics. Dorsal markings and the white line running under the tympanum, typical for the genus ''Cardioglossa'', are absent. Habitat and conservation ''Cardioglossa venusta'' occurs in montane forests and gallery forests near fast-flowing streams at elevations of above sea level. It can also persist in degraded, secondary habitat near more mature forest. Breeding takes place in streams. ''Cardioglossa venusta'' is a poorly known species with highly fragmented population. It is threatened by further habitat loss caus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cardioglossa Trifasciata
''Cardioglossa trifasciata'' is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is endemic to western Cameroon and only known from the southern slopes of Mount Manengouba. Common name Nsoung long-fingered frog has been coined for it. Description Males measure and females in snout–vent length. Males have extremely long third fingers and spines in the fingers and in the groin; females lack these characteristics. Dorsal markings typical for the genus ''Cardioglossa'' are present, whereas the white line running under the tympanum is absent. Habitat and conservation ''Cardioglossa trifasciata'' occurs in dense secondary bush and montane forest at elevations of above sea level Height above mean sea level is a measure of the vertical distance (height, elevation or altitude) of a location in reference to a historic mean sea level taken as a vertical datum. In geodesy, it is formalized as ''orthometric heights''. The comb ...; it has not been recorded from primary fores ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cardioglossa Schioetzi
''Cardioglossa schioetzi'' is a species of frogs in the family Arthroleptidae. It is found in the mountains of Cameroon and eastern Nigeria. Specifically, it has been recorded from the Oshie-Obudu Range, Gotel Mountains, Mount Oku, and Mount Mbam. It is a generally poorly known species. Etymology The specific name ''schioetzi'' honours , a Danish herpetologist who has worked extensively on African tree frogs. Common name Acha Tugi long-fingered frog has been coined for this species (Acha Tugi is the type locality). Description Males measure in snout–vent length; the upper limit for the males also represents the maximum size recorded for the species. There is a white line that runs under the eye, then curves sigmoidally up and terminates just behind the external naris. The characteristic dorsal blotches are not joined to form an hour-glass pattern. Habitat and conservation ''Cardioglossa schioetzi'' is occurs in and near relict patches of montane forest at elevations of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cardioglossa Pulchra
''Cardioglossa pulchra'' is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is found in the Cameroon Range in western Cameroon (excluding Mount Cameroon) and in the Obudu Plateau in adjacent eastern Nigeria. Common name black long-fingered frog has been coined for it. Description Males measure and females in snout–vent length. Males have extremely long third fingers and spines in the fingers and in the groin; females lack these characteristics (though no female specimens of this particular species were inspected). Dorsal markings, typical for the genus ''Cardioglossa'', are fused to a broad black stripe that extends over the entire dorsum. The white line running under the tympanum is absent. The tadpoles have a depressed, elliptical body and a long tail with broadly rounded tip. The largest specimen (Gosner stage 29) measures in total length, most of which is tail: body length is only . Habitat and conservation ''Cardioglossa pulchra'' occurs in submontane and m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cardioglossa Oreas
''Cardioglossa oreas'' (common name: Mount Okou long-fingered frog) is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is endemic to Cameroon and known from the Western High Plateau between Mount Oku and the Bamboutos Mountains. Records from Mount Manengouba refer to ''Cardioglossa manengouba''. Description Males measure and females in snout–vent length. Unusually for the genus ''Cardioglossa'', the third finger in males is not elongated. It is nevertheless sexually dimorphic in that males have spines in the fingers whereas females do not. The tympanum is small and inconspicuous, another unusual character within ''Cardioglossa''. Furthermore, the characteristic dorsal markings and the white line running under the tympanum are absent. Despite these unusual morphological characters, genetic data nest ''C. oreas'' well within the genus ''Cardioglossa''. Habitat and conservation ''Cardioglossa oreas'' occurs in montane forests, often in bamboo forests; it also occurs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cardioglossa Occidentalis
''Cardioglossa'' is a genus of frogs in the family Arthroleptidae known as long-fingered frogs. They are native to West Africa, western and central Africa, with the greatest species richness in Cameroon. They are found near streams in lowland and mountain forests, but also occur in other highland habitats near streams at up to in altitude. These are small frogs with a snout-to-vent length of . Some of the more localized species are Threatened species, threatened. Species There are 19 species of ''Cardioglossa'': *''Cardioglossa alsco'' — Alsco long-fingered frog *''Cardioglossa annulata'' — Annulated long-fingered frog *''Cardioglossa congolia'' — Congolian long-fingered frog *''Cardioglossa cyaneospila'' — Mukuzira long-fingered frog *''Cardioglossa elegans'' — Elegant long-fingered frog *''Cardioglossa escalerae'' — Equatorial Guinea long-fingered frog *''Cardioglossa gracilis'' — Rio Benito long-fingered frog *''Cardioglossa gratiosa'' — Ongot long-fing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cardioglossa Nigromaculata
''Cardioglossa nigromaculata'' is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is found in the south-western Cameroon and in the extreme southern Nigeria at low altitudes. Common name blackspotted long-fingered frog has been coined for it. Description Males measure and females, based on a single specimen, in snout–vent length. Males have extremely long third fingers and spines in the fingers and in the groin; females lack these characteristics. Dorsal markings, typical for the genus ''Cardioglossa'', consist of an hour-glass pattern, with a separate blotch on the head. The white line running under the tympanum terminates under the eye. Habitat and conservation ''Cardioglossa nigromaculata'' occurs in lowland moist forests, as well as in degraded habitats near more mature forests, at elevations of above sea level Height above mean sea level is a measure of the vertical distance (height, elevation or altitude) of a location in reference to a historic mean sea level ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cardioglossa Manengouba
''Cardioglossa'' is a genus of frogs in the family Arthroleptidae known as long-fingered frogs. They are native to West Africa, western and central Africa, with the greatest species richness in Cameroon. They are found near streams in lowland and mountain forests, but also occur in other highland habitats near streams at up to in altitude. These are small frogs with a snout-to-vent length of . Some of the more localized species are Threatened species, threatened. Species There are 19 species of ''Cardioglossa'': *''Cardioglossa alsco'' — Alsco long-fingered frog *''Cardioglossa annulata'' — Annulated long-fingered frog *''Cardioglossa congolia'' — Congolian long-fingered frog *''Cardioglossa cyaneospila'' — Mukuzira long-fingered frog *''Cardioglossa elegans'' — Elegant long-fingered frog *''Cardioglossa escalerae'' — Equatorial Guinea long-fingered frog *''Cardioglossa gracilis'' — Rio Benito long-fingered frog *''Cardioglossa gratiosa'' — Ongot long-fing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
