Afrixalus paradorsalis
Afrixalus paradorsalis, also called Foulassi banana frog and the false striped spiny reed frog,[2] 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 | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| 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]
Habitat
The Afrixalus paradorsalis’ natural habitats are forests and wetlands such as secondary forest and heavily degraded former forests and are often are found in marshy areas. Breeding takes place on leaves over temporary or permanent ponds once hatched tadpoles will fall into the water and develop.[3]
References
- IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2013). "Afrixalus paradorsalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T56074A18369979. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-2.RLTS.T56074A18369979.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- "Afrixalus paradorsalis Perret, 1960 | Amphibian Species of the World". amphibiansoftheworld.amnh.org. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
- "Afrixalus paradorsalis". IUCN Red List. 24 June 2013. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
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