Astylosternus occidentalis

Astylosternus occidentalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Amphibia
Order:Anura
Family:Arthroleptidae
Genus:Astylosternus
Species: A. occidentalis
Binomial name
Astylosternus occidentalis
Parker, 1931
Synonyms

Hylambates yalense Angel, 1944

Astylosternus occidentalis is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is found in southern Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and western Ivory Coast from sea level to elevations of about 1,300 m (4,300 ft).[1][2]

Its natural habitats are secondary and primary forests. It is a secretive species that breeds in shallow streams. Habitat loss (deforestation) is a threat to this species.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2013). "Astylosternus occidentalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2013: e.T54421A18390613. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  2. Frost, Darrel R. (2016). "Astylosternus occidentalis Parker, 1931". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 27 March 2016.


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