- Hyperolius nimbae
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Hyperolius nimbae Conservation status Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Amphibia Order: Anura Family: Hyperoliidae Genus: Hyperolius Species: H. nimbae Binomial name Hyperolius nimbae
Laurent, 1958Hyperolius nimbae, the Mount Nimba reed frog, is a species of frog in the Hyperoliidae family. It is found in Ivory Coast, possibly Guinea, and possibly Liberia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, swamps, and heavily degraded former forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
In 2010, this species was observed for the first time since 1967.[1]
References
- ^ Black, R. 2010. 'Lost' frogs found after decades. BBC News, September 22, 2010.
- Schiøtz, A. & Rödel, M.-O. 2004. Hyperolius nimbae. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 22 July 2007.
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