Ethiopian banana frog
| Ethiopian Banana Frog | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hyperoliidae |
| Genus: | Afrixalus |
| Species: | A. enseticola |
| Binomial name | |
| Afrixalus enseticola (Largen, 1974) | |
The Ethiopian Banana Frog (Afrixalus enseticola) is a small frog that is endemic to Ethiopia. They live in altitudes of 1700–2750 meters on both sides of the Great Rift Valley in the Ethiopian Highlands. It is classified as "vulnerable" on the IUCN Red List (2004) due to decline of forested habitat in the Highlands.
An adult Ethiopian Banana Frog only reaches a length of 20–28 mm.
References
- ↑ Largen, M. & Schiøtz, A. (2004). "Afrixalus enseticola". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2006. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 5 Mar 2007. Database entry includes a range map and justification for why this species is vulnerable
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