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Astylosternus occidentalis

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Anura

Genus
  
Astylosternus

Rank
  
Species

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Arthroleptidae

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.

References

Astylosternus occidentalis Wikipedia