Afrixalus laevis
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Afrixalus laevis

Afrixalus laevis is a species of frog in the family Hyperoliidae. It is found in southern Cameroon, northern Gabon, Bioko (Equatorial Guinea; expected but not recorded in the mainland part of the country), the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and southwestern Uganda. Its range may extend to the neighboring countries. Common names smooth spiny reed frog and Liberia banana frog have been coined for it.

Appearance

Adult males measure 20–23 mm (0.8–0.9 in) and adult females 23–25 mm (0.9–1.0 in) in snout–vent length. The head is large and the eyes protruding. The dorsum is translucent posteriorly and yellowish with a varying brown pattern anteriorly. Also the limbs are transparent. There is a brown canthal stripe that continues behind the eye.

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The male advertisement call consists of single clacks.

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Geography

References

1. Afrixalus laevis Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afrixalus_laevis
2. Afrixalus laevis on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/56067/18370863

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