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Keith’s striped frog

(Phlyctimantis keithae)

Description

Phlyctimantis keithae (common names: Keith's striped frog,Keith's wot-wot) is a species of frog in the family Hyperoliidae.It is endemic to the Udzungwa Mountains,Tanzania.Its natural habitats are forests,montane grasslands,and open farmland near forests,at elevations of 1,800–2,000 m (5,900–6,600 ft) above sea level.Breeding takes place in shallow pools (including artificial ponds) with emergent vegetation.It is probably a forest species moving to open areas for breeding.This rare species has a restricted range and is threatened by habitat loss and change (afforestation with alien species,agricultural expansion,fires used to maintain pastureland,and human settlement).

Taxonomic tree:

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