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| taxon = Phrynobatrachus uzungwensis |
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'''''Phrynobatrachus uzungwensis''''' is a species of [[frog]] in the [[Petropedetidae]] family. It is [[Endemism|endemic]] to [[Tanzania]]. Its natural [[habitat]]s are subtropical or tropical moist [[montane forest]]s and [[river]]s. It is threatened by [[habitat loss]]. |
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'''''Phrynobatrachus uzungwensis''''' is a species of [[frog]]s in the family [[Phrynobatrachidae]]. It is [[Endemism|endemic]] to eastern [[Tanzania]] and is known from the [[Udzungwa Mountains|Udzungwa]], [[Uluguru Mountains|Uluguru]], [[Nguu Mountains|Nguu]], and [[Nguru Mountains]].<ref name="iucn status 16 November 2021" /><ref name=Frost/><ref name="African Amphibians"/> Common names '''Ukinga puddle frog'''<ref name="iucn status 16 November 2021" /><ref name=Frost/> and '''Udzungwa puddle frog''' have been coined for this species.<ref name="African Amphibians"/> |
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==Sources== |
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* Howell, K.; Loader, S. & Menegon, M. 2004. [http://www.iucnredlist.org/search/details.php/58147/all Phrynobatrachus uzungwensis]. [http://www.iucnredlist.org 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.] Retrieved 23 July 2007. |
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==Description== |
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Adult males measure {{convert|16|-|21|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} and adult females {{convert|21|-|25|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} in snout–vent length. The body is stocky. The snout is slightly pointed. The [[Tympanum (anatomy)|tympanum]] is inconspicuous. The toes are broadly webbed. The finger and toe tips are expanded and have circummarginal grooves. The [[Dorsum (anatomy)|dorsum]] has rich, reddish brown colouration. A large, red or orange transverse zone between the arm insertions across the shoulders may be present; it is bordered by a darker brown or blackish transverse band. Additional patterning may include a dark interorbital band or inverted triangle, and chevrons or dark transverse bands at the level of the [[axilla]]e. A pale area in front of the interorbital band and a pale spot between the shoulders are often evident. The limbs have crossbars, except for the upper arms. The upper arms are orange and the tips of the digits are bright red. The lower jaw is blackish. Males have an unpigmented [[vocal sac]] and more white spines on the [[gular skin]].<ref name="Grandison and Howell 1983"/><ref name="African Amphibians"/> |
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==Habitat and conservation== |
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''Phrynobatrachus uzungwensis'' lives in submontane and [[montane forest]]s at elevations generally higher than {{convert|900|m|abbr=on}} [[above sea level]]. It is associated with mountain streams, its probable breeding habitat.<ref name="iucn status 16 November 2021" /> The types were found in vegetation just above the ground, on rocks, and in a small pool of water close to a stream; the last micro-habitat included an [[amplexus|amplexant]] pair.<ref name="Grandison and Howell 1983"/> |
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While ''Phrynobatrachus uzungwensis'' is locally abundant within suitable habitat, it is negatively affected by the [[habitat loss|loss]] of its forest habitat resulting from agriculture, logging, fire, and human settlements. It has been recorded in the [[Udzungwa Mountains National Park]] and in the [[Uluguru North Forest Reserve|Uluguru North]], [[Nguru South Forest Reserve|Nguru South]], and [[Kanga Forest Reserve]]s.<ref name="iucn status 16 November 2021" /> |
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==References== |
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<ref name="African Amphibians">{{cite web |url=http://africanamphibians.myspecies.info/taxonomy/term/1588 |title=''Phrynobatrachus uzungwensis'' Grandison and Howell, 1984 |author=Zimkus, Breda |year=2014 |work=African Amphibians |access-date=11 August 2018}}</ref> |
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<ref name=Frost>{{cite web |url=http://research.amnh.org/vz/herpetology/amphibia/Amphibia/Anura/Phrynobatrachidae/Phrynobatrachus/Phrynobatrachus-uzungwensis |title=''Phrynobatrachus uzungwensis'' Grandison and Howell, 1983 |author=Frost, Darrel R. |year=2018 |work=Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0 |publisher=American Museum of Natural History |access-date=11 August 2018}}</ref> |
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<ref name="Grandison and Howell 1983">{{Cite journal |last=Grandison |first=A. G. C. |last2=Howell |first2=K. M. |name-list-style=amp |date=1983 |title=A new forest species of ''Phrynobatrachus'' (Anura: Ranidae) from Morogoro Region, Tanzania |journal=Amphibia-Reptilia |volume=4 |issue=2 |pages=117–124 |doi=10.1163/156853883X00030}}</ref> |
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[[Category:Frogs of Africa]] |
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[[Category:Amphibians of Tanzania]] |
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[[Category:Endemic fauna of Tanzania]] |
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[[Category:Amphibians described in 1983]] |
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[[Category:Taxonomy articles created by Polbot]] |
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Latest revision as of 07:24, 16 November 2021
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Phrynobatrachidae |
| Genus: | Phrynobatrachus |
| Species: | P. uzungwensis
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| Phrynobatrachus uzungwensis Grandison and Howell, 1983[2]
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Phrynobatrachus uzungwensis is a species of frogs in the family Phrynobatrachidae. It is endemic to eastern Tanzania and is known from the Udzungwa, Uluguru, Nguu, and Nguru Mountains.[1][3][4] Common names Ukinga puddle frog[1][3] and Udzungwa puddle frog have been coined for this species.[4]
Description
[edit]Adult males measure 16–21 mm (0.6–0.8 in) and adult females 21–25 mm (0.8–1.0 in) in snout–vent length. The body is stocky. The snout is slightly pointed. The tympanum is inconspicuous. The toes are broadly webbed. The finger and toe tips are expanded and have circummarginal grooves. The dorsum has rich, reddish brown colouration. A large, red or orange transverse zone between the arm insertions across the shoulders may be present; it is bordered by a darker brown or blackish transverse band. Additional patterning may include a dark interorbital band or inverted triangle, and chevrons or dark transverse bands at the level of the axillae. A pale area in front of the interorbital band and a pale spot between the shoulders are often evident. The limbs have crossbars, except for the upper arms. The upper arms are orange and the tips of the digits are bright red. The lower jaw is blackish. Males have an unpigmented vocal sac and more white spines on the gular skin.[2][4]
Habitat and conservation
[edit]Phrynobatrachus uzungwensis lives in submontane and montane forests at elevations generally higher than 900 m (3,000 ft) above sea level. It is associated with mountain streams, its probable breeding habitat.[1] The types were found in vegetation just above the ground, on rocks, and in a small pool of water close to a stream; the last micro-habitat included an amplexant pair.[2]
While Phrynobatrachus uzungwensis is locally abundant within suitable habitat, it is negatively affected by the loss of its forest habitat resulting from agriculture, logging, fire, and human settlements. It has been recorded in the Udzungwa Mountains National Park and in the Uluguru North, Nguru South, and Kanga Forest Reserves.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2016). "Phrynobatrachus uzungwensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T58147A3066456. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T58147A3066456.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ a b c Grandison, A. G. C. & Howell, K. M. (1983). "A new forest species of Phrynobatrachus (Anura: Ranidae) from Morogoro Region, Tanzania". Amphibia-Reptilia. 4 (2): 117–124. doi:10.1163/156853883X00030.
- ^ a b c Frost, Darrel R. (2018). "Phrynobatrachus uzungwensis Grandison and Howell, 1983". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
- ^ a b c Zimkus, Breda (2014). "Phrynobatrachus uzungwensis Grandison and Howell, 1984". African Amphibians. Retrieved 11 August 2018.