Mottled squeaker
A species of Screeching frogs Scientific name : Arthroleptis poecilonotus Genus : Screeching frogs
Mottled squeaker, A species of Screeching frogs
Scientific name: Arthroleptis poecilonotus
Genus: Screeching frogs
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Description General Info
Description
Arthroleptis poecilonotus (common names: West African screeching frog, mottled squeaker) is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. This adaptable species has a wide range and is not considered threatened.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Mottled squeaker sustains on a diet primarily composed of small arthropods. It is noted for its preference for mites and ants, displaying an adaption to seizing such minute prey with precision and ease.
Appearance
Mottled squeaker is a small-sized frog with a streamlined body and smooth skin. They exhibit an earthy-brown color that facilitates camouflage on leaf litters, dotted with irregularly shaped darker spots. More prominent markings curve around their eye region extending along either side of the body. Mottled squeaker has long, slender limbs and relatively narrow feet. There's no marked sexual dimorphism or significant changes in appearance throughout their lifespan.
Behavior
Mottled squeaker is noted for its cryptic behavior, adeptly camouflaging in leaf-litter during the day, becoming active at night. Males exhibit territorial vocalizations during the rainy season signaling breeding readiness, often leading to aggressive confrontations with rivals. This species is largely solitary outside these mating periods.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Squeakers Genus
Screeching frogs Species
Mottled squeaker 
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