Drewes' moss frog
The Drewes' moss frog (Arthroleptella drewesii) is a species of frog in the family Pyxicephalidae. It is endemic to Fernkloof Nature Reserve & nearby surroundings in South Africa. Its natural habitats are Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.
| Drewes' moss frog | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Pyxicephalidae |
| Genus: | Arthroleptella |
| Species: | A. drewesii |
| Binomial name | |
| Arthroleptella drewesii Channing, Hendricks & Dawood, 1994 | |
References
- IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group & South African Frog Re-assessment Group (SA-FRoG) (2016). "Arthroleptella drewesii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T58058A77158328. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T58058A77158328.en.
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