African foam-nest tree frog

African foam-nest tree frog

Western foam-nest tree frog

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Chiromantis rufescens

The African foam-nest tree frog or western foam-nest tree frog (Chiromantis rufescens ) is a species of frog found in the tropical rainforests of Central Africa. The species has been found in nations ranging from Uganda to Sierra Leone, and has been found on the island of Bioko in Equatorial Guinea. It is likely to live in other nations in the region too, such as Angola but no scientific sightings have been recorded.

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This species builds nests of foam above temporary pools and other water bodies.

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African foam-nest tree frog
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References

1. African foam-nest tree frog Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_foam-nest_tree_frog
2. African foam-nest tree frog on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/58800/18407175

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