''Phrynobatrachus sulfureogularis'' is a species of

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in the family

Phrynobatrachidae ''Phrynobatrachus'' is a genus of Sub-Saharan frogs that form the monogeneric family Phrynobatrachidae. Their common name is puddle frogs, dwarf puddle frogs, African puddle frogs, or African river frogs. The common name, puddle frog, refers to ...

. It is known from the Massif of Nanzergwa, its type locality in the

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of western

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, and from the

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in eastern

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. The

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''sulfureogularis'' is derived from the Latin ''

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'' that refers to the element that is yellow in color and ''gula'' meaning throat, in reference to the bright yellow throat in breeding males. Common name central river frog has been coined for it.

Description

Male ''Phrynobatrachus sulfureogularis'' grow to a snout–urostyle length of and females to ; the

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(a female) is reported to measure in snout–vent length. The snout is pointed or more rounded, but always distinctly overhanging the lower jaw. The tympanum is distinct, about three-quarters of the eye diameter; the supratympanic fold is weak. The fingers have no webbing, whereas the toes are two-thirds webbed. The dorsal coloration is dark brown with darker speckles. Two clear dorsolateral stripes may be present. Breeding males have bright sulfur-yellow throat.

Habitat and conservation

''Phrynobatrachus sulfureogularis'' occurs in montane forests in Tanzania, and the locality in Burundi is supposed to have been forested at the time of collection. This species has been found at elevations between

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. It has not been recorded outside forest. It is threatened by

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caused by agriculture, wood extraction, and expanding human settlements. It might also be collected for food. The population in Tanzania is with a protected area.

References

{{Taxonbar, from=Q2244043 sulfureogularis Frogs of Africa Amphibians of Burundi Amphibians of Tanzania Taxa named by Raymond Laurent Amphibians described in 1951 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot