Strongylopus merumontanus

(Strongylopus merumontanus)

Description

Strongylopus merumontanus is a species of frog in the family Pyxicephalidae. It is found on Mount Meru in Tanzania, and according to some sources, the Nyika Plateau and Shire Highlands of Malawi. Common name Mt. Meru stream frog has been coined for it. On Mount Meru, it occurs at elevations of 1,000–3,000 m (3,300–9,800 ft) above sea level. It is associated with streams in both upper montane forest and afro-alpine heath land However, juveniles may venture in the forest, far from streams. It is locally abundant on Mount Meru where its range is protected by the Arusha National Park.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Amphibia
Order:Anura
Family:Pyxicephalidae
Genus:Strongylopus
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