Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Strongylopus Higher classification Strongylopus | Phylum Chordata Family Pyxicephalidae Scientific name Strongylopus rhodesianus Rank Species | |
Similar Frog, Amphibians, Banded stream frog, Inyangani river frog, Cave squeaker | ||
The Chimanimani stream frog (Strongylopus rhodesianus) is a species of frog in the Pyxicephalidae family found in Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.
The type was obtained from Chirinda Forest. It is native to the Eastern Highlands and Mount Gorongosa, Mozambique.
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