Hyperolius laurenti

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Hyperolius laurenti
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Hyperoliidae
Genus: Hyperolius
Species:
H. laurenti
Binomial name
Hyperolius laurenti
Schiøtz, 1967

Hyperolius laurenti is a species of frog in the family Hyperoliidae. It is found in Ivory Coast and Ghana. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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References

  1. IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2019). "Hyperolius laurenti". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019: e.T56155A16926368. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T56155A16926368.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.