Hyperolius tuberculatus
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Hyperolius tuberculatus

Hyperolius tuberculatus is a species of frog in the family Hyperoliidae. Its common name is rainforest reed frog. It ranges from the southeastern Nigeria to the Central Africa in Cameroon, western Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of the Congo, and Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is also likely to occur in the Cabinda enclave of Angola.

Appearance

Adult males measure 28–32 mm (1.1–1.3 in) and adult females 30–36 mm (1.2–1.4 in) in snout–vent length. The dorsum is warty and shows an hour-glass pattern. The pupil is horizontal. There is no distinct phase F ("female phase") colouring, but females are often uniformly coloured.

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Seasonal behavior

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References

1. Hyperolius tuberculatus Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperolius_tuberculatus
2. Hyperolius tuberculatus on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/56216/97523116

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