Cardioglossa elegans
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Cardioglossa elegans is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is found in southwestern Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and south to central Gabon.[1][2] Common name elegant long-fingered frog has been coined for it.[2]
Description
Adult males measure Script error: No such module "convert". and adult females Script error: No such module "convert". in snout–vent length.[3][4] Males have extremely long third fingers.[5] The tympanum is visible. The dorsum is greyish brown and bears small and large symmetrical dark brown blotches with a pale outline. There are three large blotches; the first one is triangular and starts between the eyes, pointing backwards. Another two blotches follow immediately behind.[6]
Habitat and conservation
Cardioglossa elegans occur in moist lowland and degraded forests at elevations below Script error: No such module "convert".. Breeding takes place in small streams, and males call from rocky areas or from under bridges.[1]
Cardioglossa elegans is a common species where it occurs, especially when aggregating for breeding. It can probably suffer locally from habitat loss. It is likely to occur in several protected areas.[1]
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