Leptopelis gramineus (Boulenger, 1898)
| family: Arthroleptidae genus: Leptopelis |
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Description The larvae are eel-shaped and heavily pigmented and measure up to 64 mm (20+44). Large tadpoles have a tooth formula of 1,4+4/3 or 1,4+4/1+1,2. Distribution and Habitat Country distribution from AmphibiaWeb's database: Ethiopia
Life History, Abundance, Activity, and Special Behaviors Breeding is at its height during the first month of the heavy rains but may continue for many months in localities where the wet season is prolonged. Large yolky unpigmented eggs with a diameter of 4.3-5.0 mm are deposited beneath soil or stones close to water. Comments
References
Schiøtz, A. (1999). Treefrogs of Africa. Edition Chimaira, Frankfurt am Main. Originally submitted by: Arne Schiøtz (first posted 2001-02-07) Edited by: Kellie Whittaker (2008-09-10) Species Account Citation: AmphibiaWeb 2008 Leptopelis gramineus <https://amphibiaweb.org/species/3650> University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA. Accessed Dec 22, 2024.
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