Cardioglossa alsco
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Cardioglossa alsco

Cardioglossa alsco is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is endemic to Cameroon and is known from its type locality on southern slopes of the Tschabal Mbabo Mountains as well as from the Gotel Mountains, both in the Adamawa Region. Its range might extend into Nigeria. The specific name alsco is a patronym for the American Linen Supply Company (ALSCO). The company's German branch supported the expedition during which this species was discovered.

Appearance

Adult males measure 24–30 mm (0.94–1.18 in) and adult females 25–34 mm (0.98–1.34 in) in snout–vent length. The snout is rounded. The tympanum is visible. Males have a hypertrophied third finger. The toes have small but distinct discs and rudimentary webbing. The dorsum is tan and has three large dark consecutive blotches that may be well-defined but also show a varying degree fading, depending on a specimen. There is a broad black lateral band that runs from the tip of the snout through the eye and then descends towards venter at the mid-body. The flanks are immaculate pink. The arms and legs are dorsally tan and have some thin, broken black bands. The venter is blue and has varying degree of black speckling.

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References

1. Cardioglossa alsco Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardioglossa_alsco
2. Cardioglossa alsco on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/61745/95916446

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