Hyperolius kuligae
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Hyperolius kuligae

Hyperolius kuligae is a species of frog in the family Hyperoliidae. It is found in southwestern Cameroon, Gabon, and Equatorial Guinea and eastward to the central Democratic Republic of the Congo; it probably occurs in northern Republic of the Congo and the Central African Republic too. It is also reported from Uganda, but the status of this population is unclear. The specific name kuligae honours Paul Kuliga (1878–1948), a physician who joined an expedition to Cameroon in 1936. Common names Camp Kivu reed frog and Kuliga reed frog have been proposed for it.

Appearance

Males grow to 22 mm (0.9 in) and females to 27 mm (1.1 in) in snout–vent length. The snout is blunt. The fingers and the toes are partially webbed and bear terminal discs. The dorsum is grey with a darker hourglass-like pattern. Pale dorsolateral bands may be present. The belly is off-white. Males have pale green to white throat.

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The male advertisement call is a high-pitched buzz.

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References

1. Hyperolius kuligae Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperolius_kuligae
2. Hyperolius kuligae on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/56150/18378053

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