Hyperolius argus

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Argus Reed Frog
Argus Reed Frogs - Females, Hyperolius argus
Argus Reed Frogs - Females, Hyperolius argus
Conservation status
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

The Argus Reed Frog or African Reed Frog, Hyperolius argus 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.[citation needed]

Different patterns of Female Reed Frogs
Different patterns of Female Reed Frogs
Male Reed Frog
Male Reed Frog
Reed Frog in the Okavango Delta in Botswana
Reed Frog in the Okavango Delta in Botswana

[edit] References


Languages