Hyperolius torrentis
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Hyperolius torrentis

Hyperolius torrentis is a species of frog in the family Hyperoliidae. It is known from the Akwapim-Togo Ranges along the border between Ghana and Togo as well as from northeastern Benin. Common name Ukami reed frog has been coined for this species.

Appearance

Hyperolius torrentis is a relatively large member of its genus, with males measuring 31–38 mm (1.2–1.5 in) and females about 41 mm (1.6 in) in snout–vent length. The dorsum is uniformly yellow to brown or olive. Some males portray a darker albeit diffuse hour-glass pattern. The ventrum is yellowish orange. The discs are pink. Males have a small, circular gular flap.

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The male advertisement call is an irregular series of "clicks" that have high intensity and a rather long duration; Hyperolius torrentis males sound "larger" than the sympatric H. concolor and H. baumanni.

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References

1. Hyperolius torrentis Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperolius_torrentis
2. Hyperolius torrentis on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/56215/16926734

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