Ethiopian banana frog
The Ethiopian banana frog (Afrixalus enseticola), also known as the Bonga banana frog, is a small species of frog that is endemic to Ethiopia. They live in altitudes of 1,700–2,750 m (5,580–9,020 ft) on both sides of the Great Rift Valley in the Ethiopian Highlands. It is classified as "vulnerable" on the IUCN Red List (2004) due to decline of forested habitat in the highlands.
| Ethiopian Banana Frog | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hyperoliidae |
| Genus: | Afrixalus |
| Species: | A. enseticola |
| Binomial name | |
| Afrixalus enseticola Largen, 1974 | |
An adult Ethiopian Banana Frog only reaches a length of 20–28 mm (0.79–1.10 in).
References
- IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2013). "Afrixalus enseticola". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T56061A16950768. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T56061A16950768.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
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