Cardioglossa
Encyclopedia
Cardioglossa is a genus of frog
s in the family Arthroleptidae
found in western and central Africa
. Their common name is Long-fingered Frogs.
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...
s in the family 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...
found in western and central Africa
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
. Their common name is Long-fingered Frogs.
Species
| Common name | Binomial name |
|---|---|
| Alsco Long-fingered Frog | Cardioglossa alsco Cardioglossa alsco Cardioglossa alsco is a species of frog in the Arthroleptidae family.It is endemic to Cameroon.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and rivers.It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:... |
| Freetown Long-fingered Frog | Cardioglossa aureoli Cardioglossa aureoli Cardioglossa aureoli is a species of frog in the Arthroleptidae family.It is endemic to Sierra Leone.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, rivers, and rural gardens.It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:... |
| Mukuzira Long-fingered Frog | Cardioglossa cyaneospila Cardioglossa cyaneospila Cardioglossa cyaneospila is a species of frog in the Arthroleptidae family.It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Rwanda.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and rivers.-Source:... |
| Elegant Long-fingered Frog | Cardioglossa elegans Cardioglossa elegans Cardioglossa elegans is a species of frog in the Arthroleptidae family.It is found in Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, rivers, and heavily degraded former forest.... |
| Equatorial Guinea Long-fingered Frog | Cardioglossa escalerae Cardioglossa escalerae Cardioglossa escalerae is a species of frog in the Arthroleptidae family.It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, possibly Republic of the Congo, and possibly Gabon.... |
| Rio Benito Long-fingered Frog | Cardioglossa gracilis Cardioglossa gracilis Cardioglossa gracilis is a species of frog in the Arthroleptidae family.It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria, and possibly Republic of the Congo.... |
| Ongot Long-fingered Frog | Cardioglossa gratiosa Cardioglossa gratiosa Cardioglossa gratiosa is a species of frog in the Arthroleptidae family.It is found in Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, possibly Central African Republic, and possibly Republic of the Congo.... |
| Silver Long-fingered Frog | Cardioglossa leucomystax Cardioglossa leucomystax Cardioglossa leucomystax is a species of frog in the Arthroleptidae family.It is found in Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and possibly Angola.... |
| Amiet's Long-fingered Frog | Cardioglossa melanogaster Cardioglossa melanogaster Cardioglossa melanogaster is a species of frog in the Arthroleptidae family.It is found in Cameroon and Nigeria.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes, rivers, and heavily degraded former forest.It is threatened by habitat loss.... |
| Blackspotted Long-fingered Frog | Cardioglossa nigromaculata Cardioglossa nigromaculata Cardioglossa nigromaculata is a species of frog in the Arthroleptidae family.It is found in Cameroon and Nigeria.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, rivers, and heavily degraded former forest.... |
| Mount Okou Long-fingered Frog | Cardioglossa oreas Cardioglossa oreas Cardioglossa oreas is a species of frog in the Arthroleptidae family.It is endemic to Cameroon.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes, rivers, and heavily degraded former forest.It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:... |
| Black Long-fingered Frog | Cardioglossa pulchra Cardioglossa pulchra Cardioglossa pulchra is a species of frog in the Arthroleptidae family.It is found in Cameroon and Nigeria.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes, rivers, and heavily degraded former forest.It is threatened by habitat loss.... |
| Acha Tugi Long-fingered Frog | Cardioglossa schioetzi Cardioglossa schioetzi Cardioglossa schioetzi is a species of frog in the Arthroleptidae family.It is found in Cameroon and Nigeria.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, rivers, and heavily degraded former forest.It is threatened by habitat... |
| Nsoung Long-fingered Frog | Cardioglossa trifasciata Cardioglossa trifasciata Cardioglossa trifasciata is a species of frog in the Arthroleptidae family.It is endemic to Cameroon.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes, rivers, and heavily degraded former forest.It is threatened by habitat loss... |
| Highland Long-fingered Frog | Cardioglossa venusta Cardioglossa venusta Cardioglossa venusta is a species of frog in the Arthroleptidae family.It is endemic to Cameroon.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes, rivers, and heavily degraded former forest.It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:... |