| 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, 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 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]