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Leptopelis concolor

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Leptopelis concolor
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Arthroleptidae
Genus: Leptopelis
Species:
L. concolor
Binomial name
Leptopelis concolor
Ahl, 1929
Synonyms[2]

Leptopelis argenteus concolor
Schiøtz, 1975

Leptopelis concolor is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is found in the coastal lowlands of southern Somalia, Kenya, and northeastern Tanzania.[1][2] Common names triad tree frog, Witu forest treefrog, and pale-coloured tree frog have been coined for it.[2]

Leptopelis concolor inhabits savanna woodland and clearings in dry forest at elevations below 1,500 m (4,900 ft). It can survive in modified habitats as long as good vegetation cover remains. The eggs are laid in a nest buried in mud near water. It is a common species and, given its adaptability, it is not considered to be facing any significant threats. It is present in several protected areas, such as the Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks in Kenya.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2016). "Leptopelis concolor". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T56252A18387668. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T56252A18387668.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Frost, Darrel R. (2018). "Leptopelis concolor Ahl, 1929". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 27 July 2018.