Phrynobatrachus petropedetoides

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Phrynobatrachus petropedetoides, the Ruwenzori river frog[1][2] or Ruwenzori puddle frog,[3] is a species of frog in the family Phrynobatrachidae. It is found in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, southwestern Uganda, and extreme western Tanzania,[2] although its precise distribution is uncertain.[1] It has been treated as a junior synonym of Phrynobatrachus dendrobates, but is currently treated as a valid species.[1][2]

Phrynobatrachus petropedetoides occurs in montane forest, usually above Script error: No such module "convert". of elevation. Breeding presumably takes place in water.[1]

This species is threatened by habitat loss (deforestation) caused by agricultural activities, wood extraction, and the expansion of human settlements. Mining is also a potential threat. It is present the Itombwe Natural Reserve, although this does not offer sufficient protection.[1]

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