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Savanna squeaking frog

A species of Screeching frogs, Also known as Dune squeaker
Scientific name : Arthroleptis stenodactylus Genus : Screeching frogs

Savanna squeaking frog, A species of Screeching frogs
Also known as:
Dune squeaker
Scientific name: Arthroleptis stenodactylus
Genus: Screeching frogs
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Savanna squeaking frog (Arthroleptis stenodactylus) Photo By jakob , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Arthroleptis stenodactylus, the common squeaker, is a species of frog in the Arthroleptidae family. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and possibly Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubla

General Info

Lifespan

5-10 years

Diet

The primary diet of savanna squeaking frog comprises small invertebrates, mainly insects. This predator specializes in foraging in leaf litters and low vegetation, favoring termites, beetles, and various larvae for their nourishment.

Appearance

Savanna squeaking frog is a small, robust frog with a dark, warty skin enhanced by pairs of well-defined symmetrical ridges. Sporting a muted brown color, the frog's skin also showcases dramatic black and dark brown patterning. Notable features include its slim fingers and comparatively long hind limbs. There are no significant variances in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.

Behavior

Savanna squeaking frog displays nocturnal tendencies, foraging for food primarily at night. It is a solitary species exhibiting territoriality, especially during breeding seasons. Additionally, it is known to utilise a cryptic survival tactic, camouflaging well within its moist-forest habitat. Its distinctive 'short-fingered' structure aids in burrowing for shelter or evading predators.

Population

Stable
Savanna squeaking frog (Arthroleptis stenodactylus) Savanna squeaking frog (Arthroleptis stenodactylus) Photo By jakob , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates
Class
Amphibians
Order
Frogs and toads
Family
Squeakers
Genus
Screeching frogs
Species
Savanna squeaking frog
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