Afrixalus paradorsalis
Afrixalus paradorsalis is a species of frog in the family Hyperoliidae. It is native to Africa, where it occurs in Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Nigeria.[1]
| Afrixalus paradorsalis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hyperoliidae |
| Genus: | Afrixalus |
| Species: | A. paradorsalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Afrixalus paradorsalis Perret, 1960 | |
It is widely distributed and occurs in several types of habitat, including disturbed and degraded areas. It lays its eggs on foliage above pools, and the tadpoles drop into the water to develop.[1]
References
- IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group 2013. Afrixalus paradorsalis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.3. Downloaded on 11 April 2015.
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