Alexteroon jynx
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Alexteroon jynx

Hyperolius jynx is a species of frog in the family Hyperoliidae. It is endemic to the Rumpi Hills in south-western Cameroon. The common name smooth egg-guarding frog has been proposed for this species.

Appearance

Hyperolius jynx grow to 23 mm (0.9 in) in snout–vent length. The body is slender while the head is broad with a rounded snout. The eyes are large. The tympanum is distinct. The finger and toe tips are enlarged into rounded discs; the fingers have basal webbing while the toes have complete webbing. Dorsal skin is granular. The dorsum is yellowish to dark green to green-brown with numerous tiny white spots. There is a reddish-brown spot between the eyes and blotches on the dorsum and limbs; there may reddish-brown spots on the eyelids and the sides of the snout. Skin is ventrally finely granular; the pectoral region is white while the posterior part of the belly is translucent turquoise, with the inner organs visible through the skin.

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The male advertisement call is a single blunt, metallic "click" that is repeated irregularly.

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Alexteroon jynx habitat map
Alexteroon jynx habitat map
Alexteroon jynx
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References

1. Alexteroon jynx Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexteroon_jynx
2. Alexteroon jynx on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/56088/95747724

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