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Hyperoliinae
The Hyperoliidae, or sedge frogs and bush frogs, are a large family of small to medium-sized, brightly colored frogs which contains more than 250 species in 19 genera. Seventeen genera are native to sub-Saharan Africa. In addition, the monotypic genus '' Tachycnemis'' occurs on the Seychelles Islands, and the genus ''Heterixalus'' (currently 10 species) is endemic to Madagascar. Hyperoliids range from in body length. Many species have smooth, brightly patterned skin that almost looks enameled. Most hyperoliids are arboreal, but some are terrestrial, including several ''Kassina'' species that move by walking or running rather than hopping. Diets vary widely, with examples including '' Paracassina'', which specializes on snails, and ''Afrixalus fornasini'', the only terrestrial frog known to prey on eggs of other species of anurans. Breeding in this family begins at the start of the rainy season, where hyperoliids congregate at breeding sites. Most hyperoliids lay their eggs i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kassinula
''Kassinula'' is a genus of frogs in the family Hyperoliidae. It is monotypic, being represented by the single species, ''Kassinula wittei''. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, and possibly Angola. Its natural habitats are moist savanna, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, intermittent freshwater lakes, and intermittent freshwater marsh A marsh is a wetland that is dominated by herbaceous rather than woody plant species.Keddy, P.A. 2010. Wetland Ecology: Principles and Conservation (2nd edition). Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK. 497 p Marshes can often be found a ...es. References Hyperoliidae Monotypic amphibian genera Amphibians described in 1940 Taxa named by Raymond Laurent Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Hyperoliidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyperolius
''Hyperolius'' (commonly known as the African reed frogs or reed frogs) is a large genus of frogs in the family Hyperoliidae from Sub-Saharan Africa Sub-Saharan Africa is, geographically, the area and regions of the continent of Africa that lies south of the Sahara. These include West Africa, East Africa, Central Africa, and Southern Africa. Geopolitically, in addition to the List of sov .... Species Different sources may delimit species differently, and as new species are still being described, different number of species can be found. As of early 2022, ''Amphibian Species of the World'' lists 145 species and ''AmphibiaWeb'' 152 species. The following list follows the ''Amphibian Species of the World'': Nomina inquirenda The following species are considered '' nomina inquirenda'' (species of doubtful identity): * ''Rappia granulata'' Tornier, 1896 * ''Rappia fimbriata'' Tornier, 1896 * '' Hyperolius laticeps'' Ahl, 1931 * '' Hyperolius thoracotuberculatus'' Ahl, 1931 R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyperoliinae
The Hyperoliidae, or sedge frogs and bush frogs, are a large family of small to medium-sized, brightly colored frogs which contains more than 250 species in 19 genera. Seventeen genera are native to sub-Saharan Africa. In addition, the monotypic genus '' Tachycnemis'' occurs on the Seychelles Islands, and the genus ''Heterixalus'' (currently 10 species) is endemic to Madagascar. Hyperoliids range from in body length. Many species have smooth, brightly patterned skin that almost looks enameled. Most hyperoliids are arboreal, but some are terrestrial, including several ''Kassina'' species that move by walking or running rather than hopping. Diets vary widely, with examples including '' Paracassina'', which specializes on snails, and ''Afrixalus fornasini'', the only terrestrial frog known to prey on eggs of other species of anurans. Breeding in this family begins at the start of the rainy season, where hyperoliids congregate at breeding sites. Most hyperoliids lay their eggs i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heterixalus Alboguttatus
''Heterixalus alboguttatus'' is a species of frogs in the family Hyperoliidae endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, swamps, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, arable land, heavily degraded former forests, pond A pond is an area filled with water, either natural or artificial, that is smaller than a lake. Defining them to be less than in area, less than deep, and with less than 30% emergent vegetation helps in distinguishing their ecology from th ...s, irrigated land, and seasonally flooded agricultural land. In the pet trade, it is commonly called the starry night reed frog, because of its patterning. References Heterixalus Endemic frogs of Madagascar Amphibians described in 1882 Taxa named by George Albert Boulenger Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Hyperoliidae-stu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tadpole
A tadpole is the larval stage in the biological life cycle of an amphibian. Most tadpoles are fully aquatic, though some species of amphibians have tadpoles that are terrestrial. Tadpoles have some fish-like features that may not be found in adult amphibians such as a lateral line, gills and swimming tails. As they undergo metamorphosis, they start to develop functional lungs for breathing air, and the diet of tadpoles changes drastically. A few amphibians, such as some members of the frog family Brevicipitidae, undergo direct development i.e., they do not undergo a free-living larval stage as tadpoles instead emerging from eggs as fully formed "froglet" miniatures of the adult morphology. Some other species hatch into tadpoles underneath the skin of the female adult or are kept in a pouch until after metamorphosis. Having no hard skeletons, it might be expected that tadpole fossils would not exist. However, traces of biofilms have been preserved and fossil tadpoles have ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phlyctimantis
''Phlyctimantis'' is a genus of frogs in the family Hyperoliidae The Hyperoliidae, or sedge frogs and bush frogs, are a large family of small to medium-sized, brightly colored frogs which contains more than 250 species in 19 genera. Seventeen genera are native to sub-Saharan Africa. In addition, the monotypic .... They are found in the Sub-Saharan Africa between Liberia and Tanzania. Species It contains the following species: * '' Phlyctimantis boulengeri'' Perret, 1986 * '' Phlyctimantis keithae'' Schiøtz, 1975 * '' Phlyctimantis leonardi'' (Boulenger, 1906) * '' Phlyctimantis maculatus'' (Duméril, 1853) * '' Phlyctimantis verrucosus'' (Boulenger, 1912) References Hyperoliidae Amphibians of Sub-Saharan Africa Amphibian genera Taxa named by Raymond Laurent Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Hyperoliidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Opisthothylax
''Opisthothylax'' is a monotypic frog genus in the family Hyperoliidae. The sole species is ''Opisthothylax immaculatus'', also known as the gray-eyed frog . It is found in southern Nigeria, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, western Republic of Congo, and southwestern Democratic Republic of the Congo. It might also be present in the Cabinda Province, Cabinda Enclave of Angola and in the Central African Republic. Description Adult males measure in snout–vent length. The Dorsum (anatomy), dorsal colouration is reddish-brown or orange to yellowish. In most individuals, there are two small, dark occipital spots. The ventral surfaces of the body and limbs are light yellow. The pupil is vertical and the Iris (anatomy), iris light golden yellow. There is no visible Tympanum (anatomy), tympanum. The skin is warty. The toe discs are expanded. Males have a large gular flap and a non-distensible vocal sac. Habitat and conservation Its natural habitats are closed-canopy, undisturbed rai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morerella
''Morerella'' is a genus of frogs belonging to the family Hyperoliidae The Hyperoliidae, or sedge frogs and bush frogs, are a large family of small to medium-sized, brightly colored frogs which contains more than 250 species in 19 genera. Seventeen genera are native to sub-Saharan Africa. In addition, the monotypic .... The species of this genus are found in Western Central Africa. Species Species: * ''Morerella cyanophthalma'' Rödel, Assemian, Kouamé, Tohé & Perret, 2009 References {{Taxonbar, from=Q18583232 Hyperoliidae Amphibian genera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cryptothylax
''Cryptothylax'' is a small genus of hyperoliid frogs found in the Congo Basin The Congo Basin (french: Bassin du Congo) is the sedimentary basin of the Congo River. The Congo Basin is located in Central Africa, in a region known as west equatorial Africa. The Congo Basin region is sometimes known simply as the Congo. It con .... Species There are two species in this genus: * '' Cryptothylax greshoffii'' (Schilthuis, 1889) * '' Cryptothylax minutus'' Laurent, 1976 References Hyperoliidae Amphibians of Africa Amphibian genera Taxa named by Raymond Laurent {{Hyperoliidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
