Hyperolius wermuthi is a species of frog in the family Hyperoliidae.It is found in Ivory Coast, southern Guinea, and Liberia. The correct name for this species is likely Hyperolius soror. It is so similar to Hyperolius fusciventris that it has likely been overlooked elsewhere in West Africa. Common name Wermuth's reed frog has been coined for this species.
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TerrestrialTerrestrial animals are animals that live predominantly or entirely on land (e.g., cats, ants, snails), as compared with aquatic animals, which liv...
Oviparous animals are female animals that lay their eggs, with little or no other embryonic development within the mother. This is the reproductive...
Jumping (saltation) can be distinguished from running, galloping, and other gaits where the entire body is temporarily airborne by the relatively l...
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Not a migrantAnimals that do not make seasonal movements and stay in their native home ranges all year round are called not migrants or residents.
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starts withMales measure 18–23 mm (0.71–0.91 in) and females 22–29 mm (0.87–1.14 in) in snout–vent length. There are two distinct colour phases, "J" and "F", although also intermediate forms exist. Juveniles and many mature males have phase J whereas mature females and some mature males have phase F. Phase J individuals are brownish to green with paired light dorsolateral lines or an hourglass pattern. Phase F is often colorful and variable and show a red canthal stripe that is characteristic to this species. The ventrum is transparent bluish green.
