Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Paracassina Higher classification Paracassina | Phylum Chordata Family Hyperoliidae Scientific name Paracassina kounhiensis Rank Species | |
Similar Hyperoliidae, Frog, Amphibians, Ethiopian banana frog, Afrixalus clarkei | ||
Paracassina kounhiensis (common names: Kouni Valley striped frog, Mocquard's mountain kassina) is a species of frog in the Hyperoliidae family. It is endemic to Ethiopian highlands east of the Rift Valley. Its natural habitats is montane grassland, less commonly the margins of montane forest. It breeds in marshes and pools. While still locally abundant, it is threatened by habitat loss. A part of its range is within the Bale Mountains National Park.
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