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Kivu reed frog

A species of African reed frogs
Scientific name : Hyperolius kivuensis Genus : African reed frogs

Kivu reed frog, A species of African reed frogs
Scientific name: Hyperolius kivuensis
Genus: African reed frogs
Kivu reed frog (Hyperolius kivuensis) Photo By jakob , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Hyperolius kivuensis is a frog species of in the family Hyperoliidae. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, possibly Mozambique, and possibly Sudan.

General Info

Lifespan

8-15 years

Diet

Kivu reed frog is primarily an insectivorous species, highly adept at gleaning small arthropods. It feeds predominantly on ants, termites and small beetles, with a notable preference for soft-bodied prey.

Appearance

Kivu reed frog is a small, bright frog measuring between 20 to 32mm in length. Its skin is smooth, characteristically glossy and often multi-colored, with males being largely yellow and females displaying more green. Highlights of black spots are seen on the flanks and limbs. Long hind limbs are the prominent feature, aiding the animal in leaping. There are no significant differences in appearance between various ages or subspecies.

Behavior

Kivu reed frog exhibits a predominantly solitary lifestyle, punctuated by vocal communications during the mating season. It showcases nocturnal behavior, spending daylight hours hidden amongst foliage. A distinctive survival trait for kivu reed frog is its ability to adapt its skin color for camouflage, aiding in both predator avoidance and prey capture.
Kivu reed frog (Hyperolius kivuensis) Kivu reed frog (Hyperolius kivuensis) Photo By jakob , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

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