| Petropedetes vulpiae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Petropedetidae |
| Genus: | Petropedetes |
| Species: | P. vulpiae |
| Binomial name | |
| Petropedetes vulpiae Barej et al., 2010 | |
Petropedetes vulpiae is a species of African torrent frog found in eastern Nigeria to southern Gabon. [2]
The species can be found in forests near streams in eastern Nigeria to southern Gabon at elevations of 315–1,000 m (1,033–3,281 ft). It can be found above 1,000 m (3,300 ft), (one specimen has been found at 1,769 m (5,804 ft), but this may not be a member of P. vulpiae) but they mostly stay at lower elevations. It is mainly nocturnal but can be found active on very humid days. Individuals may be found hiding between rocks, where the males have described to call "douc-douc". Males may guard their eggs at night. Their eggs come in clutches of around ten and are stuck onto moist rocks. [2]
The name "vulpiae" is a tribute to Dr. Christine Fuchs, a German researcher from Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz. "Fuchs" means "Fox" in German, and fox in Latin is "vulpes" or "vulpiae" (genitive). [2] [3]
The red-throated wryneck, also known as the rufous-necked wryneck or red-breasted wryneck, is a species of wryneck in the woodpecker family closely related to the Eurasian wryneck. Its three subspecies are resident in much of sub-Saharan Africa in open habitats with some trees. It is a slim, elongated bird about 19 cm (7.5 in) in length, with a small head, fine bill, long fan-shaped tail and cryptic plumage intricately patterned in greys and browns. The sexes look similar, although males are slightly larger. The diet of the adults and young is almost entirely ants at all stages of their life cycles. The call of the red-throated wryneck is a series of repeated harsh, shrill notes. When threatened, a bird will twist its neck and head in a snake-like manner while making a hissing sound, presumably to deter predators.
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Leptopelis aubryioides, the Kala forest treefrog, is a species of frog from the Leptopelis genus of the Arthroleptidae family. It is native to west equatorial Africa, where its range includes southern Cameroon, southern Republic of the Congo (RotC), Gabon, and southeastern Nigeria. It was shown to be abundant in a 2016 population study in these areas, but this is not the full extent of its range. It inhabits both dense lowland old-growth and open secondary forest around inland waters, near where its eggs are laid in ground-level nests. The species occurs at elevations of up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft).
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