- Marbled Reed Frog
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Marbled Reed Frog Conservation status Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Amphibia Order: Anura Family: Hyperoliidae Genus: Hyperolius Species: H. marmoratus Binomial name Hyperolius marmoratus
Rapp, 1842The Marbled Reed Frog or Painted Reed Frog (Hyperolius marmoratus) is a species of frog in the Hyperoliidae family. It is found in Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, possibly Botswana, possibly Lesotho, and possibly Tanzania. It occurs in a wide range of natural habitats, including forest, savanna, shrubland, grassland, rivers, swamps, and freshwater lakes, intermittent freshwater lakes. It coexists well with humans, and is also found in, pastureland, rural gardens, and urban areas. Its range appears to be expanding to the winter rainfall area of the Western Cape.[1][2]
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References
- Schiøtz, A., Channing, A., Poynton, J.C., Harrison, J. & Minter, L. 2004. Hyperolius marmoratus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 22 July 2007.
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