Hylambates leonardi

Hylambates leonardi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Hyperoliidae
Genus: Hylambates
Species:
H. leonardi
Binomial name
Hylambates leonardi
(Boulenger, 1906)
Synonyms[2]
  • Phlyctimantis leonardi Laurent and Crombaz, 1950
  • Kassina leonardi Dubois, 1987

Hylambates leonardi (common name - Olive Striped Frog) is a species of frog in the family Hyperoliidae. It is found in west-central Africa in eastern Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of the Congo, and western Democratic Republic of the Congo.[2] It is presumed to occur in the Cabinda enclave of Angola.[1][2] It is in a species complex with congenerics Hylambates verrucosus and Hylambates boulengeri, with members potentially being the same species.[2] Frogs are medium to large (45 - 59 mm), with smooth skin.[3]

It occurs in secondary forest, forest clearings and farm bush. Breeding takes place in grassy areas with deep temporary pools, a more exposed calling habitat than similar species (which prefer denser forest).[4] It is a common and adaptable species but cannot withstand complete opening up of its habitat.[2]

Individuals from Cameroon tested positive for Bd, suggesting that this species may be at risk from chytridiomycosis, although no deaths or ill effects from the fungus have been observed to date.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2017). "Hylambates leonardi (formerly as: Phlyctimantis leonardi)". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017 e.T56295A18364828. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-2.RLTS.T56295A18364828.en.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Frost, Darrel R. (2026). "Hylambates leonardi Boulenger, 1906". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.2. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 21 July 2026.
  3. ↑ "AmphibiaWeb - Phlyctimantis leonardi". amphibiaweb.org. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  4. ↑ "Olive Striped Frog - Phlyctimantis leonardi - Details - Encyclopedia of Life". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 2018-08-30.


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