Leptopelis macrotis

Leptopelis macrotis

Big-eyed forest tree frog

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Leptopelis macrotis

Leptopelis macrotis, sometimes called the big-eyed forest tree frog, is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is found in the rainforests of Sierra Leone, southern Guinea, Liberia, Ivory Coast, and southern Ghana. Notice that similar common name "big-eyed tree frog" is sometimes used for Leptopelis vermiculatus from Tanzania and for Litoria exophthalmia from New Guinea.

Appearance

Leptopelis macrotis is a large Leptopelis species: females measure 74–84 mm (2.9–3.3 in) in snout–vent length, while males are more modest at 40–46 mm (1.6–1.8 in) SVL. The dorsum is smooth and transversely-striped in shades of brown. The tympanum is large. The feet are fully webbed.

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References

1. Leptopelis macrotis Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leptopelis_macrotis
2. Leptopelis macrotis on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/56263/16925323

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