Spiny reed frog
A species of Banana frogs, Also known as Pyjama Spiny Reed Frog Scientific name : Afrixalus vittiger Genus : Banana frogs
Spiny reed frog, A species of Banana frogs
Also known as:
Pyjama Spiny Reed Frog
Scientific name: Afrixalus vittiger
Genus: Banana frogs
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Description General Info
Description
The banded banana frog (Afrixalus fulvovittatus) is a species of frog in the Hyperoliidae family. It is found in Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Its natural habitats are moist savanna, swamps, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, plantations, rural gardens, and heavily degraded former forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Spiny reed frog predominantly derives nutrients from a diet comprising insects, primarily favouring small arthropods. Spiny reed frog's diet principally consists of ants and termites, reflecting its insectivorous nature.
Appearance
Spiny reed frog is a medium-sized frog that displays smooth skin. Notable for its distinctive longitudinal yellow stripes contrasting with its otherwise dark brown body, it sports twin bulges at the rear of the head, similar to small horns. No significant differences exist in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Spiny reed frog is a nocturnal species noted for its unique breeding behaviors. Males create foam nests on plant stems above water, where females lay eggs. Migrations to breeding sites often coincide with rains. Despite their territorial habits, several males may coexist peacefully on a single plant.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Sedge frogs Genus
Banana frogs Species
Spiny reed frog 
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