Arthroleptis nikeae
Encyclopedia
Arthroleptis nikeae is a species of frog
in the Arthroleptidae
family.
It is endemic to Tanzania
.
Its natural habitat
is subtropical or tropical moist montane
s.
It is threatened by habitat loss. It was named after noted conservationist Nike Doggart
, who first found and identified it. http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/118602211/abstract?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0
Frog
Frogs are amphibians in the order Anura , formerly referred to as Salientia . Most frogs are characterized by a short body, webbed digits , protruding eyes and the absence of a tail...
in the Arthroleptidae
Arthroleptidae
Arthroleptidae is a family of frogs found in Sub-Saharan Africa. They are also known as squeakers because of their high-pitched call. They are small, less than in length, terrestrial frogs found mostly in leaf litter on the forest floor. They completely bypass any aquatic stage, and therefore do...
family.
It is endemic to Tanzania
Tanzania
The United Republic of Tanzania is a country in East Africa bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south. The country's eastern borders lie on the Indian Ocean.Tanzania is a state...
.
Its natural habitat
Habitat
* Habitat , a place where a species lives and grows*Human habitat, a place where humans live, work or play** Space habitat, a space station intended as a permanent settlement...
is subtropical or tropical moist montane
Montane
In biogeography, montane is the highland area located below the subalpine zone. Montane regions generally have cooler temperatures and often have higher rainfall than the adjacent lowland regions, and are frequently home to distinct communities of plants and animals.The term "montane" means "of the...
s.
It is threatened by habitat loss. It was named after noted conservationist Nike Doggart
Nike Doggart
Nike Doggart is a conservationist, environmental activist, and writer.Doggart, MA, MSc, was educated at Christ Church, Oxford and at University College, London. Doggart began her career as a marine conservationist in Belize...
, who first found and identified it. http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/118602211/abstract?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0