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Dizangue Reed Frog
Hyperolius bopeleti
The Dizangue reed frog (Hyperolius bopeleti) is a species of frog in the family Hyperoliidae. It is endemic to Cameroon. Its natural habitats are freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, and heavily degraded former forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
From the article Hyperolius bopeleti on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), quoted section by section
Description
Males and females both grow to 22 mm (0.9 in) in snout–vent length. The body and limbs are warty. The snout is blunt. The fingers and the toes are partially webbed and bear terminal discs. The dorsum is grey with a darker hourglass-like pattern. The belly is blue-green. Males have yellow throat. This species does not show sex- or phase-related colour polymorphism. The male advertisement call is a high-pitched, metallic click.
Range & habitat
Hyperolius bopeleti occurs in degraded former forest (farm bush) at elevations less than 200 m (660 ft) above sea level; it can live within a few meters of the sea. Reproduction takes place in small pools. Clutches of about 100 eggs are deposited high above the water (4–5 m) into which the larvae eventually fall. Although this species appears adaptable, it is uncommon and its range is small; expanding agriculture and human settlements are probable threats to it. It is not known to occur in any protected areas.
== References ==
Wikipedia: “Habitat and conservation”
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