Biology:Phrynobatrachus petropedetoides
| Phrynobatrachus petropedetoides | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Phrynobatrachidae |
| Genus: | Phrynobatrachus |
| Species: | P. petropedetoides
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| Binomial name | |
| Phrynobatrachus petropedetoides Ahl, 1924
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Phrynobatrachus petropedetoides, the Ruwenzori river frog[1][2] or Ruwenzori puddle frog,[3] is a species of frog in the family Phrynobatrachidae. It is found in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, southwestern Uganda, and extreme western Tanzania,[2] although its precise distribution is uncertain.[1] It has been treated as a junior synonym of Phrynobatrachus dendrobates, but is currently treated as a valid species.[1][2]
Phrynobatrachus petropedetoides occurs in montane forest, usually above 900 m (3,000 ft) of elevation. Breeding presumably takes place in water.[1]
This species is threatened by habitat loss (deforestation) caused by agricultural activities, wood extraction, and the expansion of human settlements. Mining is also a potential threat. It is present the Itombwe Natural Reserve, although this does not offer sufficient protection.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2016). "Phrynobatrachus petropedetoides". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016: e.T88417138A88579525. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T88417138A88579525.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/88417138/88579525. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Frost, Darrel R. (2018). "Phrynobatrachus petropedetoides Ahl, 1924". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. http://research.amnh.org/vz/herpetology/amphibia/Amphibia/Anura/Phrynobatrachidae/Phrynobatrachus/Phrynobatrachus-petropedetoides.
- ↑ Hughes, D. F.; E. Greenbaum; L. Wilber; M. Behangana. Expedition report from Uganda: Herpetological surveys at eight Central Forest Reserves (Agoro-Agu, Budongo, Echuya, Mabira, Mount Kadam, Mount Kei, Mount Moroto, and Mount Otze) and four national parks (Bwindi Impenetrable, Mgahinga Gorilla, Mount Elgon, and Rwenzori Mountains) (Report). https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mathias_Behangana/project/Herpetofaunal-Conservation-Assessment-of-Uganda/attachment/59980f16b53d2ff30bdabb51/AS:529011415711744@1503137558899/download/BIB_10673%282%29.pdf?context=ProjectUpdatesLog. Retrieved 2018-11-22.
Wikidata ☰ Q4662201 entry
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