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Hyperolius frontalis
Conservation status
Scientific classification
Genus:
Hyperolius
Species:
frontalis

Hyperolius frontalis is a small, colorful frog that lives in parts of Africa. It belongs to a group of frogs called "reed frogs." People also call it the Bushoho reed frog or white-snouted reed frog. You can find this special frog in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and a tiny bit of southwestern Uganda.

What Does the Bushoho Reed Frog Look Like?

These frogs are quite small. Adult males are about 25–29 mm (1.0–1.1 in) long from their snout to their rear end. Imagine a frog that's about the size of a large paperclip!

Their back is a bright, see-through green. It might have some darker spots or patterns. A cool feature is the light golden triangle on their snout, which is very easy to spot. Sometimes, they have a light, wide stripe along their sides. This stripe might go a little past their shoulders.

When male frogs want to attract a mate, they make a special sound. They have a green vocal sac (a pouch under their chin) that inflates when they call. Their call sounds like a short, loud buzzing noise. They usually repeat this buzz two or three times.

Where Do These Frogs Live?

The Bushoho reed frog lives in forests. You can find them in both lowland forests (closer to sea level) and montane forests (in the mountains). They live at heights from about 700–2,000 m (2,300–6,600 ft) above sea level. That's like living on a tall mountain!

They have been seen in thick, bushy areas near small streams. They also like small marshy spots within the forest. We don't know exactly where they lay their eggs, but we think their babies (called larvae or tadpoles) live in water. These frogs seem to be quite common where they live.

Protecting the Bushoho Reed Frog

Even though they are common, these frogs face some challenges. Their homes are shrinking because of things like farming and cutting down trees for wood. More and more human settlements are also growing, which takes away their forest habitat.

Luckily, some places are working to protect them. Hyperolius frontalis lives in Bwindi National Park in Uganda. They are also found in Virunga National Park and possibly Kahuzi-Biega National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. These parks help keep their forest homes safe.

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