Cardioglossa elegans | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Arthroleptidae |
Genus: | Cardioglossa |
Species: | C. elegans
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Binomial name | |
Cardioglossa elegans |
Cardioglossa elegans is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is found in southwestern Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and south to central Gabon. [1] [3] Common name elegant long-fingered frog has been coined for it. [3]
Adult males measure 23–29 mm (0.9–1.1 in) and adult females 28–37 mm (1.1–1.5 in) in snout–vent length. [4] [5] Males have extremely long third fingers. [6] The tympanum is visible. The dorsum is greyish brown and bears small and large symmetrical dark brown blotches with a pale outline. There are three large blotches; the first one is triangular and starts between the eyes, pointing backwards. Another two blotches follow immediately behind. [2]
Cardioglossa elegans occur in moist lowland and degraded forests at elevations below 1,000 m (3,300 ft). Breeding takes place in small streams, and males call from rocky areas or from under bridges. [1]
Cardioglossa elegans is a common species where it occurs, especially when aggregating for breeding. It can probably suffer locally from habitat loss. It is likely to occur in several protected areas. [1]
Cardioglossa elegans | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Arthroleptidae |
Genus: | Cardioglossa |
Species: | C. elegans
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Binomial name | |
Cardioglossa elegans |
Cardioglossa elegans is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is found in southwestern Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and south to central Gabon. [1] [3] Common name elegant long-fingered frog has been coined for it. [3]
Adult males measure 23–29 mm (0.9–1.1 in) and adult females 28–37 mm (1.1–1.5 in) in snout–vent length. [4] [5] Males have extremely long third fingers. [6] The tympanum is visible. The dorsum is greyish brown and bears small and large symmetrical dark brown blotches with a pale outline. There are three large blotches; the first one is triangular and starts between the eyes, pointing backwards. Another two blotches follow immediately behind. [2]
Cardioglossa elegans occur in moist lowland and degraded forests at elevations below 1,000 m (3,300 ft). Breeding takes place in small streams, and males call from rocky areas or from under bridges. [1]
Cardioglossa elegans is a common species where it occurs, especially when aggregating for breeding. It can probably suffer locally from habitat loss. It is likely to occur in several protected areas. [1]