Knysna Banana Frog
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Afrixalus knysnae (Loveridge, 1954) |
The Knysna Banana Frog (Afrixalus knysnae) is a species of frog in the Hyperoliidae family. It is endemic to South Africa. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marches, arable land, water storage areas, and ponds. It is threatened by habitat loss. The Knysna Banana Frog is creamy and yellow color with lateral brown stripes. The females have a smooth texture.
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- Minter, L. &Schiøtz, A. 2004. Afrixalus knysnae. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 22 July 2007.