Phrynobatrachus petropedetoides

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
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Phrynobatrachidae
Genus: Phrynobatrachus
Species:
P. petropedetoides
Binomial name
Phrynobatrachus petropedetoides
Ahl, 1924

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. 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.
  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. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  3. Hughes, D. F., E. Greenbaum, L. Wilber, and 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) (PDF) (Report). Retrieved 2018-11-22.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
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