- Source: Astylosternus perreti
Astylosternus perreti, also known as Perret's night frog is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is endemic to western Cameroon and known from Mount Manengouba and from parts of the Bamileke Highlands, at elevations of 1,200–1,400 m (3,900–4,600 ft) above sea level. It is one of the few species of African frogs to have claws, used on demand, when it feels threatened.
Etymology
The specific name perreti honours Jean-Luc Perret, a Swiss herpetologist who has specialized in African amphibians.
Habitat and conservation
Its natural habitats are lower montane and submontane forests, often in very steep terrain close to torrents. It lives in or near flowing water. It is threatened by severe habitat loss.
References
External links
"Astylosternus perreti". The Encyclopedia of Life.
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Astylosternus perreti
- Astylosternus
- IUCN Red List endangered species (Animalia)
- Cameroonian Highlands forests
- List of endangered amphibians
- IUCN Red List critically endangered species (Animalia)
- List of vulnerable amphibians
- List of amphibians of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- List of least concern amphibians
