Biology:Hyperolius nimbae

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Short description: Species of amphibian

Hyperolius nimbae
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Hyperoliidae
Genus: Hyperolius
Species:
H. nimbae
Binomial name
Hyperolius nimbae
Laurent, 1958

Hyperolius nimbae, the Mount Nimba reed frog, is a species of frog in the family Hyperoliidae. It is found in Ivory Coast, possibly Guinea, and possibly Liberia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, swamps, and heavily degraded former forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.

In 2010, this species was observed for the first time since 1967.[2]

References

  1. IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2017). "Hyperolius nimbae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017: e.T56170A16926587. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-2.RLTS.T56170A16926587.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/56170/16926587. Retrieved 14 November 2021. 
  2. Black, R. 2010. 'Lost' frogs found after decades. BBC News, September 22, 2010.

Wikidata ☰ Q134565 entry