''Phrynobatrachus parvulus'' is a species of
frog in the family
Phrynobatrachidae.
[ It is widely distributed in the upland areas of ]Central
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Directions and generalised locations
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and East Africa
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in Angola, northern Botswana, northern Zimbabwe, Zambia, southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, and Tanzania.[ However, many identifications are problematic, and the taxonomic status of this species with respect to '']Phrynobatrachus mababiensis
''Phrynobatrachus mababiensis'' or the Mababe puddle frog is a species of frog in the family Phrynobatrachidae.
It is found in Angola, Botswana
Botswana (, ), officially the Republic of Botswana ( tn, Lefatshe la Botswana, label=Setswana ...
'' and '' P. ukingensis'' requires clarification; in the more inclusive species delimitation applied by the IUCN SSC
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Amphibian Specialist Group, also Uganda is tentatively included in the range of this species.[
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Description
In the material from the Upemba National Park (Democratic Republic of the Congo), adult males measure and adult females in snout–vent length. The snout is somewhat flattened and pointed. The tympanum is present but usually not visible through the skin. The limbs are relatively short. The digits lack terminal discs. The toes are partially webbed. Coloration is generally dark brown above and paler beneath with dark brown spots. A distinct silvery stripe is present under the tympanum. A light vertebral stripe is often present. Some specimens are uniform gray above, contrasting with the darker flanks. Throat of females is mottled with dark brown while that of mature males is finely and densely punctated with black. Males have a subgular vocal sac that is usually unpigmented.
Habitat and conservation
''Phrynobatrachus parvulus'' occurs in humid savannas and grasslands (including montane ones), sometimes penetrating montane forest, at elevations mostly above , and probably to at least above sea level
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. It also adapts to living in agricultural land, including in rice paddies. Breeding takes place in grassy pools, puddles, and marshes. In suitable habitats ''P. parvulus'' is an abundant species. It is not facing any significant threats and occurs in many protected areas.
References
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parvulus
Frogs of Africa
Amphibians of Angola
Amphibians of Botswana
Amphibians of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Amphibians of Malawi
Amphibians of Tanzania
Amphibians of Zambia
Amphibians of Zimbabwe
Taxa named by George Albert Boulenger
Amphibians described in 1905
Taxonomy articles created by Polbot