Senegal running frog
A species of Running frogs, Also known as Senegal kassina Scientific name : Kassina senegalensis Genus : Running frogs
Senegal running frog, A species of Running frogs
Also known as:
Senegal kassina
Scientific name: Kassina senegalensis
Genus: Running frogs
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Description
Kassina senegalensis, the Senegal Running Frog, is a species of frog in the Hyperoliidae family. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, possibly Benin, possibly Burundi, possibly Rep
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Senegal running frog primarily sustains on a diet of small invertebrates. Key items include various species of insects, and particularly favors locusts and crickets. It exhibits a nocturnal foraging pattern.
Appearance
Senegal running frog is a medium-sized frog with a slim, streamlined body shape. It has smooth, vibrant skin which is typically bright green, accented with bold black stripes. Males are smaller than females and often have rougher skin during the mating season. This series of features, together with its large, pronounced rear legs, enhance its agility and efficiency when climbing and jumping.
Behavior
Senegal running frog is a nocturnal species, active predominantly at dusk and night. Characteristically, it possesses a slow, deliberate movement pattern, making use of its long legs to traverse terrain. Unlike many amphibian species, senegal running frog does not dwell in water excessively, prefering land migration. Socially, this animal is observed to be solitary outside breeding season. To lay eggs, the female creates a foam nest within vegetation for protection.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Sedge frogs Genus
Running frogs Species
Senegal running frog 
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