Arthroleptis nikeae

Arthroleptis nikeae

Nike's squeaker

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Arthroleptis nikeae

Arthroleptis nikeae, also known as Nike's squeaker, is a species of frogs in the family Arthroleptidae. It is endemic to the Mafwemiro Reserve in the Rubeho Mountains of Tanzania. It was named after conservationist Nike Doggart, who first found it. With a maximum snout–vent length of 57 mm (2.2 in), it is among the largest Arthroleptis species.

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Females grow to a snout–vent length 57 mm (2.2 in). The dorsum is brown with a dark inter-orbital bar and two dark chevrons. The limbs have dark crossbars. The fingers and the toes have expanded discs. The tympanum is distinct but small, about half of the eye diameter.

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References

1. Arthroleptis nikeae Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthroleptis_nikeae
2. Arthroleptis nikeae on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/54377/16934273

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