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Ptychadena Amharensis
''Ptychadena'' is a genus of frogs in the grassland frog family, Ptychadenidae. They are distributed in Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as nilotic Egypt. The common names of this genus are ridged frogs and grass frogs. This type of family have many different characteristics such as the species, '' Ptychadena neumanni'' who have long hindlimbs and a large ear drum compared to the '' Ptychadena erlangeri, for example.'' They also have a unique bone structure which is a fusion between the presacral vertebrae and sacrum The sacrum (plural: ''sacra'' or ''sacrums''), in human anatomy, is a large, triangular bone at the base of the spine that forms by the fusing of the sacral vertebrae (S1S5) between ages 18 and 30. The sacrum situates at the upper, back part .... Species The following species are recognised in the genus ''Ptychadena '': References Ptychadenidae Amphibians of Africa Amphibian genera Taxa named by George Albert Boulenger {{ranoidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ptychadena Mascareniensis
The Mascarene grass frog (''Ptychadena mascareniensis''), or Mascarene ridged frog, is a species of frog in the family Ptychadenidae. It is found in sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar, and Mauritius. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical swamps, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, rivers, intermittent rivers, shrub-dominated wetlands, swamps, freshwater lakes, intermittent freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, sandy shores, arable land, pastureland, plantations, rural gardens, urban areas, heavily degraded former forest, water storage areas, pon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ptychadena Beka
''Ptychadena'' is a genus of frogs in the grassland frog family, Ptychadenidae. They are distributed in Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as nilotic Egypt Egypt ( ar, مصر , ), officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a transcontinental country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia via a land bridge formed by the Sinai Peninsula. It is bordered by the Medit .... The common names of this genus are ridged frogs and grass frogs. This type of family have many different characteristics such as the species, '' Ptychadena neumanni'' who have long hindlimbs and a large ear drum compared to the '' Ptychadena erlangeri, for example.'' They also have a unique bone structure which is a fusion between the presacral vertebrae and sacrum. Species The following species are recognised in the genus ''Ptychadena '': References Ptychadenidae Amphibians of Africa Amphibian genera Taxa named by George Albert Boulenger {{ranoidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ptychadena Guibei
''Ptychadena guibei'' is a species of frog in the family Ptychadenidae. It is found in northeastern and eastern Angola, the Caprivi Strip of northeastern Namibia, northern Botswana, northwestern and eastern Zimbabwe, Zambia, southern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, and northern Mozambique. The specific name ''guibei'' honours Jean Guibé, a French zoologist and herpetologist. Common names Guibe's yellow-bellied grass frog, Guibe's grass frog, Guibe's grassland frog, and Guibe's ridge frog have been coined for it. Description Adult males from the Upemba National Park measure and adult females in snout–vent length; the maximum sizes in the original species description were for males and females, respectively. The body and the limbs are moderately slender. The head is pointed with a strongly projecting snout. The tympanum is distinct. The dorsum has three pairs of longitudinal skin folds anteriorly and four to five pairs posteriorly. The finger and toe tips are bl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ptychadena Grandisonae
''Ptychadena grandisonae'' is a species of frog in the family Ptychadenidae. It is found in Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, and possibly Burundi. Its natural habitats are moist savanna, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland A grassland is an area where the vegetation is dominated by grasses ( Poaceae). However, sedge ( Cyperaceae) and rush ( Juncaceae) can also be found along with variable proportions of legumes, like clover, and other herbs. Grasslands occur na ..., subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, and swamps. References Ptychadena Taxa named by Raymond Laurent Amphibians described in 1954 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Ranoidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ptychadena Goweri
''Ptychadena'' is a genus of frogs in the grassland frog family, Ptychadenidae. They are distributed in Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as nilotic Egypt Egypt ( ar, مصر , ), officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a transcontinental country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia via a land bridge formed by the Sinai Peninsula. It is bordered by the Medit .... The common names of this genus are ridged frogs and grass frogs. This type of family have many different characteristics such as the species, '' Ptychadena neumanni'' who have long hindlimbs and a large ear drum compared to the '' Ptychadena erlangeri, for example.'' They also have a unique bone structure which is a fusion between the presacral vertebrae and sacrum. Species The following species are recognised in the genus ''Ptychadena '': References Ptychadenidae Amphibians of Africa Amphibian genera Taxa named by George Albert Boulenger {{ranoidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ptychadena Gansi
''Ptychadena gansi'' is a species of frog in the family Ptychadenidae. It is endemic to Somalia. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, freshwater marshes, and intermittent freshwater marshes. 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 Ptychadena Endemic fauna of Somalia Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians described in 1965 {{Ranoidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ptychadena Delphina
''Ptychadena'' is a genus of frogs in the grassland frog family, Ptychadenidae. They are distributed in Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as nilotic Egypt Egypt ( ar, مصر , ), officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a transcontinental country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia via a land bridge formed by the Sinai Peninsula. It is bordered by the Medit .... The common names of this genus are ridged frogs and grass frogs. This type of family have many different characteristics such as the species, '' Ptychadena neumanni'' who have long hindlimbs and a large ear drum compared to the '' Ptychadena erlangeri, for example.'' They also have a unique bone structure which is a fusion between the presacral vertebrae and sacrum. Species The following species are recognised in the genus ''Ptychadena '': References Ptychadenidae Amphibians of Africa Amphibian genera Taxa named by George Albert Boulenger {{ranoidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ptychadena Doro
''Ptychadena'' is a genus of frogs in the grassland frog family, Ptychadenidae. They are distributed in Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as nilotic Egypt Egypt ( ar, مصر , ), officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a transcontinental country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia via a land bridge formed by the Sinai Peninsula. It is bordered by the Medit .... The common names of this genus are ridged frogs and grass frogs. This type of family have many different characteristics such as the species, '' Ptychadena neumanni'' who have long hindlimbs and a large ear drum compared to the '' Ptychadena erlangeri, for example.'' They also have a unique bone structure which is a fusion between the presacral vertebrae and sacrum. Species The following species are recognised in the genus ''Ptychadena '': References Ptychadenidae Amphibians of Africa Amphibian genera Taxa named by George Albert Boulenger {{ranoidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ptychadena Cooperi
''Ptychadena cooperi'' is a species of frog in the family Ptychadenidae. It is endemic to Ethiopia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, rivers, intermittent rivers, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, pastureland, rural gardens, urban areas, and seasonally flooded agricultural land. 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 Ptychadena Amphibians of Ethiopia Endemic fauna of Ethiopia Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians described in 1930 {{Ranoidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ptychadena Chrysogaster
''Ptychadena chrysogaster'' is a species of frog in the family Ptychadenidae. It is found in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (Kivu), Burundi, Rwanda, and southwestern Uganda, with an isolated record from Serengeti, Tanzania. Common names yellow-bellied ridged frog, golden-bellied rocket frog, and Rwanda grassland frog have been coined for it. ''Ptychadena chrysogaster'' is a forest species associated with swampy areas on the forest edge at elevations of above sea level. It can also occur in disturbed habitats, including roadside ditches. Breeding takes place in streams. It is a common and adaptable species that is not facing major threats. Furthermore, it occurs in several national parks: Kibale and Bwindi National Parks in Uganda, and Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. References chrysogaster ''Chrysogaster'' is a genus of small hoverflies in the subfamily Eristalinae. They are dark or black with shiny colourful reflections and can often be seen visiting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ptychadena Christyi
''Ptychadena christyi'' is a species of frog in the family Ptychadenidae. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest 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 Ptychadena Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians described in 1919 {{Ranoidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ptychadena Bunoderma
The rough ridged frog (''Ptychadena bunoderma'') is a species of frog in the family Ptychadenidae. It is found in Angola, Zambia, and possibly Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its natural habitats are moist savanna and subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland A grassland is an area where the vegetation is dominated by grasses ( Poaceae). However, sedge ( Cyperaceae) and rush ( Juncaceae) can also be found along with variable proportions of legumes, like clover, and other herbs. Grasslands occur na .... References Ptychadena Amphibians described in 1907 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Ranidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |