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Phlyctimantis keithae

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Anura

Genus
  
Phlyctimantis

Higher classification
  
Phlyctimantis

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Hyperoliidae

Scientific name
  
Phlyctimantis keithae

Rank
  
Species

Similar
  
Hyperoliidae, Frog, Amphibians, Afrixalus, Kassina

Phlyctimantis keithae (common names: Keith's striped frog, Keith's wot-wot) is a species of frog in the family Hyperoliidae. It is endemic to the Udzungwa Mountains, Tanzania. Its natural habitats are forests, montane grasslands, and open farmland near forests, at elevations of 1,800–2,000 m (5,900–6,600 ft) above sea level. Breeding takes place in shallow pools (including artificial ponds) with emergent vegetation. It is probably a forest species moving to open areas for breeding.

This rare species has a restricted range and is threatened by habitat loss and change (afforestation with alien species, agricultural expansion, fires used to maintain pastureland, and human settlement).

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Phlyctimantis keithae Wikipedia