Biology:Amietia amieti

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Amietia amieti
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A. amieti
Binomial name
Amietia amieti
(Laurent, 1976)
Synonyms
  • Afrana amieti Laurent, 1976
  • Amietia amieti Dubois, 1987[2]

Amietia amieti is a species of frog in the family Pyxicephalidae. It was formerly placed in the family Ranidae.

Geographic range

It is endemic to the Pangi Territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.[1]

Etymology

Both the generic name, Amietia, and the specific name, amieti, are in honor of France herpetologist Jean-Louis Amiet.

Habitat

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and rivers.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2014). "Amietia amieti". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (IUCN) 2014: e.T58183A18402859. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T58183A18402859.en. http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/58183/0. Retrieved 5 January 2018. 
  2. ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information Sysyem). www.itis.gov.

Wikidata ☰ Q2659485 entry