Hyperolius puncticulatus

Hyperolius puncticulatus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Hyperoliidae
Genus: Hyperolius
Species: H. puncticulatus
Binomial name
Hyperolius puncticulatus
(Pfeffer, 1893)
Synonyms

Rappia puncticulata Pfeffer, 1893

Hyperolius puncticulatus is a species of frog in the Hyperoliidae family.[2][3] It is endemic to Unguja (=Zanzibar), Tanzania.[2] Its natural habitats are dry forest, moist forest, and bush land. It breeds in pools, and males can be heard calling from the surrounding vegetation. Although is quite common species within its small range, it is considered as endangered by the IUCN because of habitat loss.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Schiøtz, A.; Poynton, J.C. & Howell, K. (2008). "Hyperolius puncticulatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
  2. 1 2 Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Hyperolius puncticulatus (Pfeffer, 1893)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
  3. Zimkus, B. "Hyperolius puncticulatus (Pfeffer, 1893)". African Amphibians Lifedesk. Retrieved 6 September 2014.


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