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Leptodactylodon
''Leptodactylodon'', also known as egg frogs, is a genus of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It contains 15 species. Members of this genus can be found in eastern Nigeria and western and southwestern Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon Gabon (; ; snq, Ngabu), officially the Gabonese Republic (french: République gabonaise), is a country on the west coast of Central Africa. Located on the equator, it is bordered by Equatorial Guinea to the northwest, Cameroon to the nort .... Species There are 15 species: References Arthroleptidae Amphibians of Africa Amphibian genera Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Taxa named by Lars Gabriel Andersson {{Arthroleptidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leptodactylodon
''Leptodactylodon'', also known as egg frogs, is a genus of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It contains 15 species. Members of this genus can be found in eastern Nigeria and western and southwestern Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon Gabon (; ; snq, Ngabu), officially the Gabonese Republic (french: République gabonaise), is a country on the west coast of Central Africa. Located on the equator, it is bordered by Equatorial Guinea to the northwest, Cameroon to the nort .... Species There are 15 species: References Arthroleptidae Amphibians of Africa Amphibian genera Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Taxa named by Lars Gabriel Andersson {{Arthroleptidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leptodactylodon Bueanus
''Leptodactylodon bueanus'' is a species of frogs in the family Arthroleptidae. It is endemic to western Cameroon and known from the eastern slope of Mount Cameroon and from Bimbia Hill near Limbe. It was originally described as a subspecies of '' Leptodactylodon albiventris'' and is also similar to ''Leptodactylodon stevarti''. Description Adult males measure in snout–vent length. The dorsum is brown anteriorly and beige posteriorly. The thighs are brown. The venter is clear and the throat is blackish with white spots. Gular folds are present. Breeding males have three (but occasionally only 1–2) metacarpal spines. Habitat and conservation ''Leptodactylodon bueanus'' occurs in and around streams and springs in forest at elevations of above sea level, often sheltering in rocky areas. The tadpoles develop in streams. ''Leptodactylodon bueanus'' is locally abundant and is typically found in degraded forest, but requires dense vegetation in order to survive. It is probably ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leptodactylodon Ornatus
''Leptodactylodon ornatus'' is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is endemic to western Cameroon. Common name ornate egg frog has been proposed for it. Two subspecies may be distinguished: * ''Leptodactylodon ornatus ornatus'' Amiet, 1971 – Mount Manengouba, Mount Nlonako, Mount Kupe, the Bonandam Hills and the Ebonji Hills * ''Leptodactylodon ornatus permaculatus'' Amiet, 1971 – southern and western slopes of the Bamileke Plateau at Fotabong, Foto, and the Mbos Cliffs ''Leptodactylodon ornatus'' is found at low to medium altitudes ( above sea level) in hilly areas, usually near mountains in areas of high rainfall. It occurs in wet lowland and submontane forests and can also occur in partially degraded forest. Males call from cracks in rocks or from under stones. The tadpoles develop in fast-flowing streams. It is likely to be threatened by habitat loss caused by forest clearance for smallholder farming, expanding human settlements and logging. Chytridiomyco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leptodactylodon Stevarti
''Leptodactylodon stevarti'' is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is known with certainty only from the area of its type locality, Monts de Cristal in northwestern Gabon. Only two specimens are known. However, there is an uncertain record from Equatorial Guinea that could represent this species or other, undescribed species. The specific name ''stevarti'' honours Tariq Stévart from the University of Brussels, an expert in western Central African orchids who help with the fieldwork. Common name Stévart's egg frog has been coined for the species. Description ''Leptodactylodon stevarti'' was described based on two male specimens measuring in snout–vent length; the larger (holotype) was an adult whereas the smaller one (paratype) was a subadult or an adult not in breeding condition. ''Leptodactylodon stevarti'' is a stout frog with broad and comparatively flat head. The tympanum is small but distinct. The fingers have minute webbing whereas the toes have n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leptodactylodon Polyacanthus
''Leptodactylodon polyacanthus'' is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is found in the highlands of western Cameroon and on the Obudu Plateau in eastern Nigeria. Common name African egg frog has been coined for it. Subspecies There are two subspecies: The nominotypical subspecies occurs in the northern parts of the species' range in both Cameroon and Nigeria. ''L. p. punctiventris'' is found in the southern part of the species' range in Cameroon only. Habitat and conservation ''Leptodactylodon polyacanthus'' occurs in montane and submontane forests at elevations of above sea level; there is a tentative record from . It can occur in degraded forests, provided that some canopy cover remains. Breeding takes place in streams and springs, and during the breeding season males can be found on wet clay, in rock crevices, and small streams, whereas the females hide under stones. Tadpoles have been found in shallow, sandy streams. This species is threatened loss of its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leptodactylodon Ovatus
''Leptodactylodon ovatus'' is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is found in western Cameroon and extreme eastern Nigeria. Two subspecies are distinguished: ''Leptodactylodon ovatus ovatus'' in the westernmost part of the range and ''Leptodactylodon ovatus orientalis'' in the east, probably separated by Mount Kupe. Its natural habitats are lowland forests with continuous canopy. Breeding takes place in streams and tiny watercourses with slow flow in the forest; the males call from holes and cracks in rocks. This common species is probably 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 ovatus Frogs of Africa Amphibians of Cameroon Amphibians of West Africa Amphibians described in 1903 Taxa named by Lars Gabriel An ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leptodactylodon Boulengeri
''Leptodactylodon boulengeri'' is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is found in the mountains of western Cameroon and the adjacent southern Nigeria, where it has recently been recorded in the Cross River State. The specific name ''boulengeri'' honours George Albert Boulenger, the famed Belgian-British herpetologist. Common name Boulenger's egg frog has been coined for this species. ''Leptodactylodon boulengeri'' occurs in secondary forests and forest edges, dense bush, and raffia palm margins along swamps bordering rocky streams at elevations of above sea level. It can also inhabit degraded forests as long as some canopy cover is present. The tadpoles develop in streams. It is a common species that tolerates some habitat disturbance, but it is suspected to be declining because of habitat loss and degradation caused by smallholder farming activities and subsistence wood extraction. It might also suffer from the harvest of its tadpoles for human consumption. The r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leptodactylodon Mertensi
''Leptodactylodon mertensi'' is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is endemic to the mountains of western Cameroon and occurs on the southern slopes of the Bamileke Plateau, Mount Nlonako, and Mount Manengouba. The specific name ''mertensi'' honours Robert Mertens, a German zoologist and herpetologist. Common name Mertens' egg frog has been coined for it. ''Leptodactylodon mertensi'' occurs in montane and lower montane forest at elevations of above sea level. It lives in dense undergrowth and in dense herbage of raffia palm beds along streams. Males call near pools and riffles in small streams, or in waterlogged humus near springs. It is typically not found in rocky areas. Breeding takes place in small streams. It is threatened by habitat loss caused by agricultural encroachment, agrochemicals, expanding human settlements, wood extraction, and unsustainable harvest of bark from ''Prunus africana ''Prunus africana'', the African cherry, has a wide distributio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leptodactylodon Blanci
''Leptodactylodon blanci'' is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is endemic to Gabon and only known from its type locality, Reserve de Faune de la Lope. The specific name ''blanci'' honours Charles Pierre Blanc, a French herpetologist. Common name Lope egg frog has been coined for this species. This poorly known species is presumed to be associated with rocky places near streams in lowland rainforest. It occurs in a protected area, but if more widely distributed, it would probably be affected 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 blanci Amphibians of Gabon Endemic fauna of Gabon Amphibians described in 1999 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Arthroleptidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leptodactylodon Perreti
''Leptodactylodon perreti'' is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is endemic to Cameroon and restricted to the central Cameroon Range. Common name Perret's egg frog has been coined for it. Etymology The specific name ''perreti'' honours , a Swiss herpetologist who has specialized in African amphibians. Habitat and conservation Its natural habitats are forests primarily in montane, and to a lesser extent submontane zone. 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 perreti Frogs of Africa Amphibians of Cameroon Endemic fauna of Cameroon Amphibians described in 1971 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Fauna of the Cameroonian Highlands forests {{Arthroleptidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leptodactylodon Axillaris
''Leptodactylodon axillaris'' is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is endemic to Cameroon. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, rivers, freshwater springs, rocky areas, and heavily degraded former forest. It is only recorded to Mount Bamboutos, West Region, Cameroon and 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 Sources * IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group,. 2013. Leptodactylodon axillaris. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2013: e.T54427A16924959. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T54427A16924959.en. Downloaded on 21 November 2016. Leptodactylodon Endemic fauna of Cameroon Taxonomy articles created by Polb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leptodactylodon Bicolor
''Leptodactylodon bicolor'' is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is found in Cameroon and Nigeria. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, rivers, intermittent rivers, rocky areas, 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 Leptodactylodon Amphibians described in 1971 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Fauna of the Cameroonian Highlands forests {{Arthroleptidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |