Anchieta's ridged frog
A species of Ridged frogs Scientific name : Ptychadena anchietae Genus : Ridged frogs
Anchieta's ridged frog, A species of Ridged frogs
Scientific name: Ptychadena anchietae
Genus: Ridged frogs
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Description
The Anchieta's ridged frog or plain grass frog (Ptychadena anchietae) is a species of frog in the Ptychadenidae family. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, possibly Burundi, and possibly Rwanda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropica
General Info
Lifespan
10-12 years
Diet
The diet of anchieta's ridged frog predominantly consists of small invertebrates, particularly insects such as beetles and other small arthropods. They are primarily nocturnal feeders, using visual cues to detect prey.
Appearance
Anchieta's ridged frog is a medium-sized frog with a streamlined body and smooth skin. Its coloration primarily includes shades of brown and green, often featuring dark markings or spots. Between its toes, it has fully webbed feet tailored for aquatic environments. Adult males are distinguishable by a pair of vocal sacs on their throat. There are no known subspecies or age-related appearance differences for this animal.
Behavior
Anchieta's ridged frog shows a primarily nocturnal lifestyle, known for distinct mating calls during the breeding season. It possesses a territorial manner, marking boundary with a distinct secretion. In survival, it employs a leap-and-squat strategy to evade predators, which is unique among its kind.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Grassland frogs Genus
Ridged frogs Species
Anchieta's ridged frog 
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