Ahl's river frog
A species of Puddle frogs, Also known as White-lipped river frog Scientific name : Phrynobatrachus latifrons Genus : Puddle frogs
Ahl's river frog, A species of Puddle frogs
Also known as:
White-lipped river frog
Scientific name: Phrynobatrachus latifrons
Genus: Puddle frogs
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Description
Phrynobatrachus latifrons (common name: Ahl's river frog) is a species of frog in the Phrynobatrachidae family. It is found in the West Africa from Senegal to northern Cameroon (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo).
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Ahl's river frog predominantly feeds on small arthropods, with a preference for ants and termites. This preference is in part due to their abundance in ahl's river frog's often aquatic habitats, providing a readily available food source. Their consumption of such prey contributes to controlling insect populations in these ecosystems.
Appearance
Ahl's river frog is a petite frog species, bearing smooth and moist skin. Its body is predominantly earth-brown to dark-brown, often marked with irregular, lighter brown spots. The frog has short forelimbs and robust hind limbs, ending in partially webbed toes, useful for agile swimming. The males are identifiable from their slightly smaller size, and observations reveal no apparent variance due to age or subspecies.
Behavior
Ahl's river frog is a small, terrestrial frog species displaying nocturnal habits and prominent mating calls. It is mainly observed during the wet season, when reproduction occurs in temporary ponds. The species tends to be solitary, except during the mating season when males engage in aggressive behavior to secure mating privileges.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Puddle frogs Genus
Puddle frogs Species
Ahl's river frog 
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