Hyperolius sankuruensis
| Hyperolius sankuruensis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hyperoliidae |
| Genus: | Hyperolius |
| Species: | H. sankuruensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Hyperolius sankuruensis Laurent, 1979 | |
Hyperolius sankuruensis, the Omaniundu reed frog,[1] is a species of frog in the Hyperoliidae family. It is endemic to Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its natural habitats are swamps, freshwater marshes, and intermittent freshwater marshes.
In 2010, this species was observed for the first time since its 1979 description.[1]
References
- 1 2 Black, R. 2010. 'Lost' frogs found after decades. BBC News, September 22, 2010.
- Schiøtz, A. 2004. Hyperolius sankuruensis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 22 July 2007.
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