Calabresi's bullfrog

Calabresi's bullfrog (Pyxicephalus obbianus) is a species of frogs in the family Pyxicephalidae. It is endemic to northeastern and central Somalia.[1][2]

Calabresi's bullfrog

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Pyxicephalidae
Genus: Pyxicephalus
Species:
P. obbianus
Binomial name
Pyxicephalus obbianus
Calabresi, 1927
Synonyms

Rana (Pyxicephalus) cimmarutai Scortecci, 1932
Rana (Pyxicephalus) obbiana (Calabresi, 1927)

This uncommon species breeds in temporary ponds. Outside the breeding season, it is fossorial, and little is known about its habitat. It is assumed live in dry savannah and semi-arid habitats. Significant threats to it are unlikely, although livestock grazing, and perhaps fire and droughts, might have an impact.[1]

References

  1. IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2013). "Pyxicephalus obbianus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T58537A18404808. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-2.RLTS.T58537A18404808.en.
  2. Frost, Darrel R. (2016). "Pyxicephalus obbianus Calabresi, 1927". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 14 March 2016.


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