Broad-banded grass frog
A species of Ridged frogs Scientific name : Ptychadena bibroni Genus : Ridged frogs
Broad-banded grass frog, A species of Ridged frogs
Scientific name: Ptychadena bibroni
Genus: Ridged frogs
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Description
Ptychadena bibroni (commonly known as the broad-banded grassland frog) is a species of frog in the Ptychadenidae family. It is found in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, possibly Benin, possibly Guinea-Bissau, and possibly Sudan. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, moist savanna, intermittent freshwater marshes, rural gardens, heav
General Info
Lifespan
7-10 years
Diet
Broad-banded grass frog is an absolute carnivore, primarily feasting on a spectrum of insects. This species exhibits significant predilection for consuming beetles and termites, but also munch on other insects and small invertebrates.
Appearance
The broad-banded grass frog is a medium-sized frog with a streamlined body and smooth, moist skin. Displaying a dominant green coloration, it occasionally showcases patterns of brown or copper. Notable features include sizable rear limbs, adapted for leaping, and subtle longitudinal skin folds running from its eyes to the base of its hind legs. No significant variations occur due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Broad-banded grass frog exhibits an active diurnal lifestyle, thriving mainly near bodies of water. This species is mostly solitary, coming into contact with others only during breeding season. They are renowned for their explosive leap, a deterrent mechanism against predators. Their vocalizations - a distinctive, repetitive call - plays crucial roles in territory establishment and mating.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Grassland frogs Genus
Ridged frogs Species
Broad-banded grass frog 
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