Cardioglossa cyaneospila

Cardioglossa cyaneospila
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Arthroleptidae
Genus: Cardioglossa
Species: C. cyaneospila
Binomial name
Cardioglossa cyaneospila
Laurent, 1950

Cardioglossa cyaneospila is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Rwanda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and rivers. Known as the Bururi long-fingered frog, it was rediscovered in December 2011 after having not been seen since 1949.[2][3]

References

  1. Schiøtz, A. & Drewes, R. (2004). "Cardioglossa cyaneospila". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.1. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 2013-09-09.
  2. Dell'Amore, Christine (3 April 2012). ""Lost" Long-Fingered Frog Found in Africa". National Geographic. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
  3. "Elusive long-fingered frog found after 62 years". PhysOrg.com. 27 March 2012. Retrieved 6 April 2012.


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