Amietia

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Amietia
Amietia angolensis (Angola river frog)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Pyxicephalidae
Subfamily: Cacosterninae
Genus: Amietia
Dubois, 1987
Synonyms

Afrana Dubois, 1992

Amietia is a genus of frogs in the family Pyxicephalidae, endemic to central and southern Africa. The genus was formerly named Afrana, and was placed in the family Ranidae. They are commonly known as large-mouthed frogs or river frogs.[1]

Etymology

The generic name, Amietia, is in honor of French herpetologist Jean-Louis Amiet.

Species

There are 21 species in this genus:[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Frost, Darrel R. (2013). "Amietia Dubois, 1987". Amphibian Species of the World 5.6, an Online Reference. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 15 October 2013.