Phrynobatrachus congicus
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Phrynobatrachus congicus is a species of frog
in the Petropedetidae family.
It is endemic to Democratic Republic of the Congo
.
Its natural habitat
s are freshwater marsh
es and intermittent freshwater marshes.
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 Petropedetidae family.
It is endemic to Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a state located in Central Africa. It is the second largest country in Africa by area and the eleventh largest in the world...
.
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...
s are freshwater marsh
Marsh
In geography, a marsh, or morass, is a type of wetland that is subject to frequent or continuous flood. Typically the water is shallow and features grasses, rushes, reeds, typhas, sedges, other herbaceous plants, and moss....
es and intermittent freshwater marshes.
Source
- Channing, A. 2004. Phrynobatrachus congicus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 July 2007.