Hyperolius montanus
Species of amphibian
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::summary Species of amphibian ::
| image = | status = LC | status_system = IUCN3.1 | status_ref = | taxon = Hyperolius montanus | authority = (Angel, 1924) | synonyms = Rappia montana Angel, 1924
Hyperolius montanus (common name: mountain reed frog or montane reed frog) is a species of frog in the family Hyperoliidae. It is endemic to Kenya and known from the Kenya Highlands. It might represent more than one species.
Description
The type series, collected from Mount Kinangop, consists of one male measuring 26 mm and four females measuring 29 - in snout–vent length.
Habitat and conservation
Hyperolius montanus is an adaptable species that lives in montane grassland and farmland, montane rainforest, and moor land at elevations of approximately 1800 – asl. It is a common species that is locally abundant. No significant threats have been identified, although pesticides and other agro-chemicals could be a local threat.
References
References
- IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group. (2013). "''Hyperolius montanus''".
- (1924). "Note préliminaire sur deaux batraciens nouveaux, des genres ''Rappia'' et ''Bufo'', provenant d'Afrique orientale anglaise (Mission Alluaud et Jeannel, 1911–1912)". Bulletin du Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle.
- Frost, Darrel R.. (2015). "''Hyperolius montanus'' (Angel, 1924)". American Museum of Natural History.
- (2015). "''Hyperolius montanus''". Berkeley, California: AmphibiaWeb.
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