Phrynomantis
''Phrynomantis'' is a genus of frog in the family Microhylidae The Microhylidae, commonly known as narrow-mouthed frogs, are a geographically widespread family (biology), family of frogs. The 683 species are in 57 genera and 11 subfamilies. Evolution A molecular phylogenetic study by van der Meijden, et al. .... They are also known as rubber frogs, red-marked frogs, red-marked short-headed frogs, and snake-necked frogs. The genus is found in Subsaharan Africa. Species The genus has five species. References Microhylidae Amphibian genera Amphibians of Africa Taxa named by Wilhelm Peters Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Microhylidae-stub ...
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Phrynomantis Microps
''Phrynomantis microps'' is an African frog with many interesting adaptations to the savannah. These frogs are also called the Accra snake-necked frog. They are found across Western and Central Africa. One of its distinguishing features is the peptide secretion on its skin, which goes beyond toxicity and seems to inhibit aggressive behavior like biting and stinging from large ants. This allows ''Phrynomantis microps'' to live in humid burrows within large ant nests and termite mounds, where they are frequently found. While ''Phrynomantis microps'' feeds on similar insects such as the termite ''Macrotermes bellicosus'', they have never been found to feed on the ants they share the nest with. These frogs are medium-sized and have a bright red pelvic region. Description ''Phrynomantis microps'' are a medium-sized frog that measures between 40 and 60mm as an adult. Their back as well as the pelvic region are bright red while the rest of the body is dark brown. The brightness of the ...
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