Order Anura Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Higher classification Astylosternus | |
Scientific name Astylosternus occidentalis |
Astylosternus occidentalis is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is found in southern Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and western Ivory Coast from sea level to elevations of about 1,300 m (4,300 ft).
Its natural habitats are secondary and primary forests. It is a secretive species that breeds in shallow streams. Habitat loss (deforestation) is a threat to this species.
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