| Phrynobatrachus petropedetoides | |
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| Conservation status | |
 Data Deficient (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Phrynobatrachidae |
| Genus: | Phrynobatrachus |
| Species: | P. petropedetoides |
| Binomial name | |
| Phrynobatrachus petropedetoides Ahl, 1924 | |
Phrynobatrachus petropedetoides, the Ruwenzori river frog or Ruwenzori puddle frog, is a species of frog in the family Phrynobatrachidae. It is found in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, southwestern Uganda, and extreme western Tanzania, although its precise distribution is uncertain. It has been treated as a junior synonym of Phrynobatrachus dendrobates, but is currently treated as a valid species.
Phrynobatrachus petropedetoides occurs in montane forest, usually above 900 m (3,000 ft) of elevation. Breeding presumably takes place in water.
This species is threatened by habitat loss (deforestation) caused by agricultural activities, wood extraction, and the expansion of human settlements. Mining is also a potential threat. It is present the Itombwe Natural Reserve, although this does not offer sufficient protection.
References
- ^ IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2016). "Phrynobatrachus petropedetoides". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T88417138A88579525. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T88417138A88579525.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2018). "Phrynobatrachus petropedetoides Ahl, 1924". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- Hughes, D. F.; E. Greenbaum; L. Wilber; M. Behangana. Expedition report from Uganda: Herpetological surveys at eight Central Forest Reserves (Agoro-Agu, Budongo, Echuya, Mabira, Mount Kadam, Mount Kei, Mount Moroto, and Mount Otze) and four national parks (Bwindi Impenetrable, Mgahinga Gorilla, Mount Elgon, and Rwenzori Mountains) (PDF) (Report). Retrieved 2018-11-22.
| Taxon identifiers | |
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| Phrynobatrachus petropedetoides | |