Hyperolius benguellensis

Hyperolius benguellensis

Benguella long reed frog, Benguella reed frog, Bocage's sharp-nosed reed frog

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Hyperolius benguellensis

Hyperolius benguellensis (common name: Benguella long reed frog, Benguella reed frog, Bocage's sharp-nosed reed frog) is a species of frog in the family Hyperoliidae. It is found in southern Angola and northern Botswana and Namibia, but other sources cite a wider and more eastern distribution. It is similar to Hyperolius nasutus and have been considered a synonym of that species. Hyperolius benguellensis is not considered threatened.

Appearance

Male Hyperolius benguellensis grow to a snout–vent length of about 19 mm (0.75 in) and females to about 24 mm (0.94 in). Their body is long and slender. Tadpoles are unknown.

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Habits and Lifestyle

Hyperolius benguellensis is a common frog associated with moist habitats with emergent vegetation (margins of swamps, rivers and lakes) in savanna and grassland habitats. Male frogs call from elevated positions in vegetation. The call is a brief note consisting of five pulses, followed by 14 pulses at aslower rate.

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Seasonal behavior

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References

1. Hyperolius benguellensis Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperolius_benguellensis
2. Hyperolius benguellensis on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/56116/86543456

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