Gaboon forest tree frog

Gaboon forest tree frog

Aubry's tree frog, Gaboon forest treefrog

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Leptopelis aubryi

Leptopelis aubryi, also known as the Aubry's tree frog and Gaboon forest treefrog, is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is found in southeastern Nigeria, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of the Congo, western and northern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Angola (Cabinda Enclave and extreme northeastern contiguous Angola).

Animal name origin

The specific name aubryi refers to Charles Eugène Aubry-Lecomte, a French colonial administrator and an amateur naturalist.

Appearance

Adult males measure 33–39 mm (1.3–1.5 in) and females 44–54 mm (1.7–2.1 in) in snout–vent length. The dorsum is brown and has an occipital triangle and rounded lateral spots. There are small, dark points present on the flanks, especially in the groin, and often small, white spots on the back and limbs.

Habits and Lifestyle

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Diet and Nutrition

References

1. Gaboon forest tree frog Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaboon_forest_tree_frog
2. Gaboon forest tree frog on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/56241/18387184

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