Hyperolius puncticulatus

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Hyperolius puncticulatus
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Hyperoliidae
Genus: Hyperolius
Species:
H. puncticulatus
Binomial name
Hyperolius puncticulatus
(Pfeffer, 1893)
Synonyms [2]

Rappia puncticulataPfeffer, 1893

Hyperolius puncticulatus is a species of frog in the family Hyperoliidae. [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 quite common species within its small range, it is considered endangered by the IUCN because of habitat loss. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2016). "Hyperolius puncticulatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2016: e.T56187A16951650. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T56187A16951650.en . Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 Frost, Darrel R. (2018). "Hyperolius puncticulatus (Pfeffer, 1893)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  3. "Hyperolius puncticulatus (Pfeffer, 1893)". African Amphibians. Retrieved 12 June 2018.