Cardioglossa schioetzi
| Cardioglossa schioetzi | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Arthroleptidae |
| Genus: | Cardioglossa |
| Species: | C. schioetzi
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| Binomial name | |
| Cardioglossa schioetzi Amiet, 1982
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Cardioglossa schioetzi is a species of frogs in the family Arthroleptidae.[2] It is found in the mountains of Cameroon and eastern Nigeria. Specifically, it has been recorded from the Oshie-Obudu Range, Gotel Mountains, Mount Oku, and Mount Mbam.[1][2] It is a generally poorly known species.[1]
Etymology
The
type locality).[2]
Description
Males measure 23–27 mm (0.9–1.1 in) in snout–vent length;naris. The characteristic dorsal blotches are not joined to form an hour-glass pattern.[6]
Habitat and conservation
Cardioglossa schioetzi is occurs in and near relict patches of montane forest at elevations of 1,640–2,010 m (5,380–6,590 ft)
above sea level. It can also occur in secondary vegetation where no trees remain. Some specimens have been found around streams, the presumed breeding habitat of this species.[1]
This species is threatened by
habitat loss caused by expanding agricultural activities, human settlements, overgrazing, and logging. It occurs in the Cross River National Park in Nigeria.[1]
References
- ^ . Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ a b c Frost, Darrel R. (2018). "Cardioglossa schioetzi Amiet, 1982". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
- ISBN 978-1-907807-42-8.
- ^ S2CID 86429301.
- PMID 18804169.
- S2CID 53471472.