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West african rubber frog

A species of Rubber frogs
Scientific name : Phrynomantis microps Genus : Rubber frogs

West african rubber frog, A species of Rubber frogs
Scientific name: Phrynomantis microps
Genus: Rubber frogs
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West african rubber frog (Phrynomantis microps) Photo By bahleman , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Phrynomantis microps, the Accra snake-necked frog, red rubber frog or West African rubber frog, is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae. It is found in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, possibly Chad, possibly Gambia, possibly Guinea, possibly Guinea-Bissau, possibly Mauritania, possibly Niger, and possibly Sudan and west Ethiopia - Ga

General Info

Lifespan

5-8 years

Diet

West african rubber frog primarily feeds on a diverse variety of arthropods. It favors insects, especially ants and beetles, but also adapts to consuming spiders and even small crustaceans when available. Its diet reflects the availability of prey within its habitat.

Appearance

West african rubber frog is a small, slim frog with smooth, skin often displaying different shades of red. Its standout feature is its bright red eyes, which are quite large compared to its overall size. Age or gender does not significantly affect its appearance. A key feature is its ability to fold its legs close to the body, presenting a round shape, mimicking a fallen fruit, providing camouflage in its native environment.

Behavior

West african rubber frog is known for its antipredator tactics, mimicking the appearance and movements of deadly snakes to deter potential threats. This solitary amphibian interacts socially mainly during breeding. Preferring a nocturnal lifestyle within the undergrowth, their primary survival actions consist of hunting small invertebrates and avoiding predators.
West african rubber frog (Phrynomantis microps) West african rubber frog (Phrynomantis microps) Photo By bahleman , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates
Class
Amphibians
Order
Frogs and toads
Family
Narrow-mouthed frogs
Genus
Rubber frogs
Species
West african rubber frog
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