Hyperolius rhodesianus

Hyperolius rhodesianus is a species of frog in the family Hyperoliidae.[1][2] H. rhodesianus is part of the Hyperolius viridiflavus superspecies, and it remains debated whether it should be considered a distinct species.[1] It is currently known from extreme western Zimbabwe, but it is quite likely that its range extends into the adjacent Zambia and possibly Botswana.[1][2] Common name Laurent's reed frog has been proposed for it.[1][2]

Hyperolius rhodesianus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Hyperoliidae
Genus: Hyperolius
Species:
H. rhodesianus
Binomial name
Hyperolius rhodesianus
Laurent, 1948
Synonyms[2]

Hyperolius rhodesianus occurs in emergent vegetation at the margins of swamps, rivers, and lakes in all types of savanna, grassland, and bush land habitats, and in many human-modified habitats such cultivated land and gardens. It will rapidly occupy recently created waterbodies. Breeding takes place in a wide variety of aquatic habitats, ranging from very small to very large ponds—usually temporary, but often also permanent ones. The eggs are deposited directly into the water.[1]

Hyperolius rhodesianus is an extremely abundant and adaptable species that is not facing any significant threats. It occurs in the Hwange National Park and in the Matetsi safari area.[1]

References
  1. IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2013). "Hyperolius rhodesianus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T56197A18382905. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-2.RLTS.T56197A18382905.en.
  2. Frost, Darrel R. (2019). "Hyperolius rhodesianus Laurent, 1948". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 3 November 2019.


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