Arthroleptides yakusini
Arthroleptides yakusini
- Near threatened
- Card rarity: Uncommon
- Amphibians
The southern torrent frog is a species of frog in the family Petropedetidae endemic to Tanzania, where it is found in the Uluguru, Udzungwa, and Mahenge Mountains. It is one of many, often taxonomically unrelated, frogs referred to as torrent frogs. It occurs mainly around rocky montane streams surrounded by mature forest at elevations of 300–2,800 m (984.3–9,186.4 ft) above sea level, but also can be found on the forest floor away from water, and may be tolerant of open woodland environments. While it is sometimes claimed to be found in the Nguru Mountains as well, molecular evidence shows that this population may instead represent an unnamed species.
Classification
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Anura
- Family
- Petropedetidae
- Genus
- Arthroleptides