Hyperolius argus
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| Argus Reed Frog | |
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| Argus Reed Frogs - Females, Hyperolius argus | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hyperoliidae |
| Subfamily: | Hyperoliinae |
| Genus: | Hyperolius |
| Species: | H.argus |
| Binomial name | |
| Hyperolius argus Rapp, 1842 |
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The Argus Reed Frog or African Reed Frog (Hyperolius argus). It is found in Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, Malawi, Zimbabwe and South Africa. It is one of only five species of frogs in which males and females do not share the same coloring. Males are usually green colored, and Females usually Reddish with bright little spots. This species is highly variable in color and pattern. They live in low bushes and grasses in the wild. They show their best coloring at day time under the sun. They are also the only species of frog that are physically capable of changing their sex.[citation needed]
It is kept as a pet.
[edit] Gallery
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Different patterns of Female Reed Frogs
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Male Reed Frog
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Reed Frog in the Okavango Delta in Botswana
[edit] References
- Schiøtz et al. (2004). Hyperolius argus. 2006. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. www.iucnredlist.org. Retrieved on 09 May 2006. Database entry includes a range map and justification for why this species is of least concern.
- Schiøtz et al. (2004). Hyperolius argus. 2006. Hyperolius argus 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
- Amphibian Care: Reed Frogs (Afrixalus, Heterixalus, and Hyperolius species)
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