Sao Tome giant treefrog

Description

Hyperolius thomensis is a species of frog in the family Hyperoliidae.It is endemic to the island of São Tomé in São Tomé and Príncipe.Common name Sao Tome giant treefrog has been coined for it.It is the largest Hyperolius species.Adult males measure 27–41 mm (1.1–1.6 in) and adult females 36–49 mm (1.4–1.9 in) in snout–vent length.The dorsum is uniform brown or green to blue-green.The venter is marbled in white,orange and black.The ventral surfaces of the limbs are richly marbled in orange and black.Males have their dorsum densely beset with small spines.The pupil is horizontal.