Phrynomantis annectens

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Phrynomantis annectens
Systematics
Order : Frog (anura)
Subordination : Neobatrachia
Family : Narrow-mouth frogs (Microhylidae)
Subfamily : Phrynomerinae
Genre : Reversible- necked frogs ( Phrynomantis )
Type : Phrynomantis annectens
Scientific name
Phrynomantis annectens
Werner , 1910

Phrynomantis annectens is an amphibian of the family -mouthed (Microhylidae).

features

The species reaches a length of 16 millimeters. The upper side of the body is light gray with black spots on the head, a dark transverse band between the front legs and with two dark spots connected to the back in the area of ​​the tailbone. The temple area is dark. The hind legs are light and dark transversely banded. The underside is dirty white and has a dark pattern on the construction. The head is very depressed. The front of the head is rounded and longer than the diameter of the eye. The interorbital space is much wider than an upper eyelid. Fingers and toes resemble those of Phrynomantis bifasciatus , the fingers could be slightly wider. The medial metatarsal cusp is significantly larger than in P. bifasciatus . With the hind leg forward, the tip of the fourth toe extends to the nostril. The skin is smooth. A distinct fold of skin runs from the eye to the shoulder.

Occurrence

Phrynomantis annectens occurs from southwestern Angola through western and southern Namibia to the northern part of the South African province of Northern Cape . The vertical distribution ranges from 600 meters to 1200 meters. The species is adapted to arid conditions and is closely tied to island mountains and other exposed rocky locations.

Systematics

The species was first described by Franz Werner in 1910.

Danger

Phrynomantis annectens is classified by the IUCN as safe (“least concern”).

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Fritz Nieden: Anura II . In: FE Schulze, W. Kükenthal, K. Heider (Ed.): Das Tierreich . Walter de Gruyter & Co., Berlin and Leipzig 1926, p. 14.
  2. ↑ a b Phrynomantis annectens in the endangered Red List species the IUCN 2016 Posted by: IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group, 2013. Accessed January 28, 2017th
  3. ^ Darrel R. Frost: Phrynomantis annectens Werner, 1910 . In: Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference . Version 6.0 (accessed January 28, 2017). ( online ).