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Ukami reed frog

(Hyperolius torrentis)

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Description

Hyperolius torrentis is a relatively large member of its genus,with males measuring 31–38 mm (1.2–1.5 in) and females about 41 mm (1.6 in) in snout–vent length.The dorsum is uniformly yellow to brown or olive.Some males portray a darker albeit diffuse hour-glass pattern.The ventrum is yellowish orange.The discs are pink.Males have a small,circular gular flap.The male advertisement call is an irregular series of "clicks" that have high intensity and a rather long duration;Hyperolius torrentis males sound "larger" than the sympatric H.concolor and H.baumanni.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Amphibia
Order:Anura
Family:Hyperoliidae
Genus:Hyperolius
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