Arthroleptis variabilis Matschie, 1893

Blue Screeching Frog

1991.11.148

Amphibians: Frogs

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reptile and amphibians (herptile) collection

Our herptile collection of 3,200 amphibians and reptiles is an internationally important research collection.

About this object

Small (15–28 mm), squat frogs with short legs and long digits. Head with a wide mouth. Ventral surface granular. Fingers and toes not webbed, 3rd finger elongated. Dorsal coloration cryptic - brownish gray, with darker blotches, dark stripe extending from the nares to area behind the eyes.

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Object specifics

Accession no.

1991.11.148
Scientific name

Arthroleptis variabilis Matschie, 1893
Classification

AMPHIBIA ANURA ARTHROLEPTIDAE
Common name

Blue Screeching Frog
Collector

Malcolm J Largen
Date collected

1990/11/28
Place collected

Africa: Central Africa: Democratic Republic of the Congo: Goumina
Measurements
Credit line

Obtained from Dr Malcolm J. Largen, 1991
Red Book Data status
Other number(s)

Collection Number: 113; previous number: 1991.11.148-150

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Publications

Tauraco Research Report

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Publisher: Tauraco Press
Date: 1991-12
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