Grassland forest tree frog
| Grassland forest tree frog | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hyperoliidae |
| Genus: | Leptopelis |
| Species: | L. yaldeni |
| Binomial name | |
| Leptopelis yaldeni Largen, 1977 | |
The grassland forest tree frog, Leptopelis yaldeni, is a species of frog in the Hyperoliidae family. It is endemic to Ethiopia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland and rivers. The frog is threatened by habitat loss.
It is named in honour of Derek Yalden.[1]
References
- Largen, M. & Schiøtz, A. 2004. Leptopelis yaldeni. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 22 July 2007.