Leptopelis aubryi (Dumeril, 1856)

Gaboon Forest Treefrog

1991.11.356

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

Length of males 33-39 mm, females 44-54 mm. Brown with an occipital triangle and rounded lateral spots. Iris red or orange. Small dark points present on the flanks, especially in the groin area. Small white spots often present on back and limbs.

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Object specifics

Accession no.

1991.11.356
Scientific name

Leptopelis aubryi (Dumeril, 1856)
Classification

AMPHIBIA ANURA HYPEROLIIDAE
Common name

Gaboon Forest Treefrog
Collector

Malcolm J Largen
Date collected

1990-11-22
Place collected

Africa: Central Africa: Democratic Republic of the Congo: Bena-tshadi
Measurements
Credit line

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

Collection Number: 71

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Publications

Tauraco Research Report

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Publisher: Tauraco Press
Date: 1991-12
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