Astylosternus occidentalis is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is found in southern Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and western Ivory Coast from sea level to elevations of about 1,300 m (4,300 ft).[1][2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Arthroleptidae |
| Genus: | Astylosternus |
| Species: | A. occidentalis
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| Astylosternus occidentalis Parker, 1931
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Its natural habitats are secondary and primary forests. It is a secretive species that breeds in shallow streams. Habitat loss (deforestation) is a threat to this species.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2013). "Astylosternus occidentalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T54421A18390613. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-2.RLTS.T54421A18390613.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2016). "Astylosternus occidentalis Parker, 1931". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
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