Striped spiny reed frog
A species of Banana frogs, Also known as Cameroon banana frog Scientific name : Afrixalus dorsalis Genus : Banana frogs
Striped spiny reed frog, A species of Banana frogs
Also known as:
Cameroon banana frog
Scientific name: Afrixalus dorsalis
Genus: Banana frogs
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Description
The brown banana frog (Afrixalus dorsalis), also known as the striped spiny reed frog, is an anuran in the Hyperoliidae family. It is found in Angola, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and possibly Togo.
General Info
Lifespan
5-7 years
Diet
Striped spiny reed frog is largely insectivorous. Its diet primarily consists of small insects, particularly ants and termites. It uses its long, sticky tongue to capture these tiny prey, a significant part of its nutritional intake.
Appearance
Striped spiny reed frog is a small-sized frog with smooth, shiny skin. It displays a dominant creamy-yellow color, punctuated with brown striping and black spots. Its most distinctive feature is the long, pointed snout. The species exhibits a single, long dorsal stripe extending from its snout to its hind legs. No significant differences in appearance exist due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Striped spiny reed frog is a nocturnal species, typically spending the daytime hidden in foliage, presenting effective camouflage. They exhibit extraordinary mating behaviors, including males calling loudly to attract females. Egg-laying on leaves overhanging water is a distinctive reproductive behavior, ensuring the emerging tadpoles fall into a safe aquatic milieu.
Population
Increasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Sedge frogs Genus
Banana frogs Species
Striped spiny reed frog 
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