Ptychadena chrysogaster

Ptychadena chrysogaster is a species of frog in the family Ptychadenidae. It is found in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (Kivu), Burundi, Rwanda, and southwestern Uganda, with an isolated record from Serengeti, Tanzania.[1][2] Common names yellow-bellied ridged frog, golden-bellied rocket frog, and Rwanda grassland frog have been coined for it.[2][3]

Ptychadena chrysogaster

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Ptychadenidae
Genus: Ptychadena
Species:
P. chrysogaster
Binomial name
Ptychadena chrysogaster
Laurent, 1954
Synonyms[2]

Rana (Ptychadena) chrysogaster (Laurent, 1954)

Ptychadena chrysogaster is a forest species associated with swampy areas on the forest edge at elevations of 1,200–1,799 m (3,937–5,902 ft) above sea level. It can also occur in disturbed habitats, including roadside ditches. Breeding takes place in streams. It is a common and adaptable species that is not facing major threats. Furthermore, it occurs in several national parks: Kibale and Bwindi National Parks in Uganda, and Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.[1]

References
  1. IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2013). "Ptychadena chrysogaster". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T58497A18399493. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-2.RLTS.T58497A18399493.en.
  2. Frost, Darrel R. (2018). "Ptychadena chrysogaster Laurent, 1954". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
  3. "Ptychadena chrysogaster Laurent, 1954". African Amphibians. Retrieved 27 October 2018.


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