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. 1 2 Black, R. 2010. 'Lost' frogs found after decades. BBC News, September 22, 2010.
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