Phrynobatrachus dalcqi
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Phrynobatrachus dalcqi is a species of frogs in the family Phrynobatrachidae. It is endemic to the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and only known from Fizi Territory in the South Kivu province.[1][2][3] The specific name dalcqi honours "Professor A. Dalcq", presumably Template:Interlanguage link (1893–1973), a Belgian embryologist.[4] Common names Kivu river frog and Dalcq's puddle frog have been proposed for it.[2][3]
Description
Phrynobatrachus dalcqi grow to Script error: No such module "convert". in snout–vent length. The body is compact and the head is short, with a pointed snout. The fingers and the toes bear terminal discs. The toes have distinct basal webbing. Skin is dorsally warty, more so in males than in females. There is a pair of long ridges in the scapular area as well as a medial horseshoe-shaped dorsal ridge. Dorsal colouration is grey-brown with indistinct darker patterning. A light vertebral stripe may be present. The legs have dark crossbars. The venter is pale grey with darker grey stippling (more prominent in females). A clear median line runs through the throat to the pectoral region.[3]
Habitat and conservation
Ecology of Phrynobatrachus dalcqi is poorly known.[1][3] It is known from elevations of Script error: No such module "convert". above sea level and is presumed to be a forest species that breeds in water.[1] Threats to it are unknown. It is not known to occur in any protected areas.[1]
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