Ptychadena chrysogaster is a species of frog in the family Ptychadenidae. It is found in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (Kivu), Burundi, Rwanda, and southwestern Uganda, with an isolated record from Serengeti, Tanzania.[1][2] Common names yellow-bellied ridged frog, golden-bellied rocket frog, and Rwanda grassland frog have been coined for it.[2][3]
| Ptychadena chrysogaster | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Ptychadenidae |
| Genus: | Ptychadena |
| Species: | P. chrysogaster
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| Binomial name | |
| Ptychadena chrysogaster Laurent, 1954
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| Synonyms[2] | |
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Rana (Ptychadena) chrysogaster (Laurent, 1954) | |
Ptychadena chrysogaster is a forest species associated with swampy areas on the forest edge at elevations of 1,200–1,799 m (3,937–5,902 ft) above sea level. It can also occur in disturbed habitats, including roadside ditches. Breeding takes place in streams. It is a common and adaptable species that is not facing major threats. Furthermore, it occurs in several national parks: Kibale and Bwindi National Parks in Uganda, and Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2013). "Ptychadena chrysogaster". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T58497A18399493. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-2.RLTS.T58497A18399493.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ a b c Frost, Darrel R. (2018). "Ptychadena chrysogaster Laurent, 1954". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
- ^ "Ptychadena chrysogaster Laurent, 1954". African Amphibians. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
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