Silvery Tree Frog
Leptopelis argenteus
Leptopelis argenteus, also known as the silvery tree frog or triad tree frog, is a frog species in the Arthroleptidae family. It is found in coastal Kenya, Tanzania, south to northern Mozambique, southern Malawi, and the eastern highlands of Zimbabwe.
It is now synonymous with Leptopelis broadleyi (Broadley's forest tree frog), (ASW expresses some hesitation though), a name that the IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group, and the African Amphibians do not recognize. However, the AmphibiaWeb recognizes it as a valid species.
From the article Leptopelis argenteus on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), quoted section by section
Description
Depending on the source, males measure 29–33 mm (1.1–1.3 in) in snout–vent length (SVL), or males and females can be as large as 45 and 52 mm (1.8 and 2.0 in) SVL, respectively. It resembles Leptopelis concolor morphologically but differs in having two dark dorsolateral stripes and a more diffuse canthal and lateral line. Webbing in the feet is reduced. There is usually a dark triangle between the eyes.
Range & habitat
According to the IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group, this species inhabits savanna woodland with many trees and bushes. It can survive in altered habitats, provided that good vegetation cover remains. Males call high up in bushes and grasses, also far from water. The eggs are laid in a nest buried in mud near water. Leptopelis argenteus is a common and adaptable species that faces no significant threats. It is sometimes present in the international pet trade. It occurs in many protected areas. As Leptopelis broadleyi, it is found in Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.
== References ==
Wikipedia: “Habitat and conservation”
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