Hyperolius leleupi is a species of frog in the family Hyperoliidae. It is endemic to the Itombwe Mountains in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.[1][2] This little-known but likely rare species occurs in high-altitude bamboo forests at around 2,550 m (8,370 ft) above sea level. Habitat loss caused by agriculture, livestock and human settlements is likely a threat.[1]

Hyperolius leleupi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Hyperoliidae
Genus: Hyperolius
Species:
H. leleupi
Binomial name
Hyperolius leleupi
Laurent, 1951

References

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  1. ^ a b c IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2018). "Hyperolius leleupi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T56156A96065140. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T56156A96065140.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2016). "Hyperolius leleupi (Laurent, 1951)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 29 April 2016.