Dar es Salaam

The Kihansi spray toad, Nectophrynoides asperginis, is a dwarf toad, with adults reaching no more than three quarters of an inch long. It was discovered in 1996. It was found only in spray zone around the Kihansi and Mhalala waterfalls in the southern Udzungwa Mountains in Tanzania. It is listed as a extinct in the wild due to a restricted range, habitat loss and a declining population. less ↑

The African Red Toad or African Split-skin Toad (Schismaderma carens) is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family. It is monotypic within the genus Schismaderma. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and possibly Lesotho. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, freshwater marshes,... less ↑

Hyperolius lateralis is a species of frog in the Hyperoliidae family. It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical swamps, subtropical or tropical moist montanes, rivers, swamps, and heavily degraded former forest. It is threatened by habitat loss. less ↑

Hyperolius spinigularis is a species of frog in the Hyperoliidae family. It is found in Malawi, Tanzania, and possibly Mozambique. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montanes, swamps, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marches, arable land, pastureland, rural gardens, heavily degraded former forest, water storage areas, and ponds. less ↑

Hyperolius pusillus is a species of frog in the Hyperoliidae family. It is found in Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and possibly Uganda. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, swamps, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marches, arable land, pastureland, rural gardens, water storage areas, and... less ↑

The Argus Reed Frog or African Reed Frog, Hyperolius argus is one of only five species of frogs in which males and females do not share the same coloring. Males are usually green colored, and Females usually Reddish with bright little spots. This species is highly variable in color and pattern. They live in low bushes and grasses in the wild. They show their best coloring at day time under the sun. less ↑

The Marbled Reed Frog or Painted Reed Frog (Hyperolius marmoratus) is a species of frog in the Hyperoliidae family. It is found in Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, possibly Botswana, possibly Lesotho, and possibly Tanzania. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, dry savanna, moist savanna, temperate shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, temperate grassland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, subtropical... less ↑

Hyperolius tuberilinguis is a species of frog in the Hyperoliidae family. It is found in Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, rivers, swamps, freshwater lakes, intermittent freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marches, arable land, pastureland, rural gardens, water storage areas, and ponds. It is... less ↑

Hyperolius marginatus is a species of frog in the Hyperoliidae family. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, possibly Botswana, possibly Burundi, and possibly Rwanda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland,... less ↑

Hyperolius viridis is a species of frog in the Hyperoliidae family. It is found in Tanzania, possibly Democratic Republic of the Congo, possibly Malawi, and possibly Zambia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, and intermittent freshwater marshes. It is threatened by habitat loss. less ↑

Hyperolius mariae is a species of frog in the Hyperoliidae family. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, rivers, swamps, freshwater lakes, intermittent freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marches, arable land, pastureland, rural gardens, urban areas,... less ↑

Hyperolius acuticeps is a species of frog in the Hyperoliidae family. It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, possibly Botswana, possibly Central African Republic, possibly Chad, possibly Namibia, and possibly Swaziland. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, moist savanna, temperate shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, temperate grassland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or... less ↑

Hyperolius glandicolor is a species of frog in the Hyperoliidae family. It is found in Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania, possibly Democratic Republic of the Congo, possibly Malawi, and possibly Mozambique. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, rivers, swamps, freshwater lakes, intermittent freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes,... less ↑

Leptopelis parbocagii is a species of frog in the Hyperoliidae family. It is found in Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia. Its natural habitats are moist savanna, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, intermittent freshwater marshes, arable land, pastureland, and seasonally flooded agricultural land. less ↑

Leptopelis christyi is a species of frog in the Hyperoliidae family. It is found in Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Tanzania, Uganda, possibly Burundi, possibly Central African Republic, possibly Republic of the Congo, possibly Kenya, possibly Rwanda, and possibly Sudan. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montanes, moist savanna, rivers, swamps, intermittent freshwater marshes, rural gardens, and heavily degraded former forest. less ↑

Leptopelis bocagii is a species of frog in the Hyperoliidae family. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, possibly Botswana, possibly Central African Republic, possibly Chad, possibly Malawi, possibly Mozambique, possibly Nigeria, possibly Sudan, and possibly Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montanes, dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or... less ↑

Leptopelis flavomaculatus is a species of frog in the Hyperoliidae family. It is found in Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and possibly Zambia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montanes, rivers, freshwater marshes, heavily degraded former forest, and ponds. It is threatened by habitat loss. less ↑

The Pickersgill's Banana Frog (Afrixalus delicatus) is a species of frog in the Hyperoliidae family. It is found in Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, and possibly Swaziland. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, temperate grassland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, swamps, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marches, arable land, pastureland, urban areas, heavily degraded former forest, ponds, and seasonally... less ↑

Afrixalus fornasini is a species of frog in the Hyperoliidae family. It is found in Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and possibly Swaziland. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, subtropical or tropical dry forests, dry savanna, moist savanna, temperate shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, temperate grassland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, swamps, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marches, water storage areas, and ponds. It is threatened by habitat loss. less ↑

Afrixalus wittei is a species of frog in the Hyperoliidae family. It is found in Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, and Zambia. Its natural habitats are moist savanna, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, swamps, intermittent freshwater marshes, arable land, pastureland, rural gardens, ponds, and canals and ditches. less ↑

Afrixalus stuhlmanni is a species of frog in the Hyperoliidae family. It is endemic to Tanzania. Its natural habitats are moist savanna, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, shrub-dominated wetlands, swamps, freshwater marshes, arable land, rural gardens, urban areas, heavily degraded former forest, ponds, irrigated land, seasonally flooded agricultural land, and canals and ditches. It is threatened by habitat loss. less ↑

Phlyctimantis verrucosus is a species of frog in the Hyperoliidae family. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Uganda, and possibly Tanzania. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montanes, intermittent freshwater marshes, rural gardens, and heavily degraded former forest. It is threatened by habitat loss. less ↑

The Red-legged running frog (Kassina maculata) is a frog species of the Hyperoliidae family. They are silvery grey with dark brown to black spots, and derive their name from bright red coloring on the ventral side of their hind legs. Adult body length is typically 6 to 7.5 centimeters. Other common names include brown-spotted tree frog, red-legged Kassina, red-legged pan frog, spotted running frog, tiger leg running frog, and vlei frog. less ↑

Kassina senegalensis is a species of frog in the Hyperoliidae family. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, possibly Benin, possibly Burundi, possibly Republic of the Congo, possibly Eritrea, possibly Guinea-Bissau, possibly Mauritania, and possibly Togo. Its natural... less ↑

The Guinea Snout-burrower (Hemisus guineensis) is a species of frog in the Hemisotidae family. It is found in Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, possibly Botswana, possibly Burundi, possibly Central African Republic, possibly Gambia, possibly Malawi, possibly Namibia, possibly Niger, possibly Rwanda, possibly Sudan, and possibly Togo. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist... less ↑

The Marbled Snout-burrower (Hemisus marmoratus) is a species of frog in the Hemisotidae family. It is found in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, possibly Burundi, possibly Mali, possibly Niger, possibly Rwanda, possibly Sierra Leone, and possibly Togo. Its natural habitats are subtropical or... less ↑

The Common Squeaker (Arthroleptis stenodactylus) is a species of frog in the Arthroleptidae family. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and possibly Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montanes, dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, plantations , rural gardens, urban areas, and heavily degraded former forest. less ↑

Arthroleptis affinis is a species of frog in the Arthroleptidae family. It is endemic to Tanzania. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montanes, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, swamps, arable land, pastureland, plantations , rural gardens, heavily degraded former forest, and introduced vegetation. less ↑

The Banded Rubber Frog (Phrynomantis bifasciatus) is a species of frog in the Microhylidae family. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland,... less ↑

The Mozambique Rain Frog (Breviceps mossambicus) is a species of frog in the Microhylidae family. It is found in Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and possibly Lesotho. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, moist savanna, temperate shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, temperate grassland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, arable land, pastureland, and rural gardens. less ↑

Phrynobatrachus acridoides is a species of frog in the Petropedetidae family. It is found in Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, possibly Swaziland, possibly Uganda, and possibly Zambia. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, shrub-dominated wetlands, swamps, intermittent freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marches, arable land,... less ↑

Phrynobatrachus parvulus is a species of frog in the Petropedetidae family. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, possibly Mozambique, and possibly Namibia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, swamps, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marches, arable land, pastureland, rural gardens, ponds, seasonally flooded... less ↑

Phrynobatrachus mababiensis is a species of frog in the Petropedetidae family. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, possibly Ethiopia, possibly Sudan, and possibly Uganda. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, rivers, swamps, freshwater lakes,... less ↑

The Natal Dwarf Puddle Frog (Phrynobatrachus natalensis) is a species of frog in the Petropedetidae family. It is found in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, possibly Burkina Faso, possibly Chad, possibly Lesotho, and possibly Mauritania. Its... less ↑

Phrynobatrachus rungwensis is a species of frog in the Petropedetidae family. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Tanzania, and possibly Zambia. Its natural habitats are moist savanna, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, swamps, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marches, arable land, pastureland, rural gardens, ponds, and canals and ditches. less ↑

Phrynobatrachus perpalmatus is a species of frog in the Petropedetidae family. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Sudan, Tanzania, Zambia, possibly Burundi, and possibly Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, swamps, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marches, arable land, pastureland, plantations, rural gardens, heavily degraded former forest, ponds, seasonally... less ↑

Phrynobatrachus bullans is a species of frog in the Petropedetidae family. It is endemic to Tanzania. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marches, pastureland, rural gardens, urban areas, ponds, seasonally flooded agricultural land, and canals and ditches. less ↑

Phrynobatrachus pakenhami is a frog species in the true frog subfamily Petropedetinae. This is sometimes treated as an independent family Petropedetidae, in which case the genus Phrynobatrachus is occasionally placed in a distinct family Phrynobatrachidae. Despite the uncertainties surrounding its systematics, the taxonomy of P. pakenhami remains unchanged since this species was first described almost 70 years ago. less ↑

The Peters' Platanna (Xenopus petersii) is a species of frog in the Pipidae family. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and possibly Tanzania. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, subtropical... less ↑

The African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis, also known as platanna) is a species of South African aquatic frog of the genus Xenopus. It can grow up to a length of 5 in (12 cm) with a flattened head and body, but no external ear or tongue. Its name is derived from the three short claws on each of its hind feet, which it probably uses to stir up mud to hide itself from predators. less ↑

The Muller's Platanna (Xenopus muelleri) is a species of frog in the Pipidae family. It is found in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or... less ↑

The Schilluk Ridged Frog (Ptychadena schillukorum) is a species of frog in the Ranidae family. It is found in Angola, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan, and Tanzania. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, rivers, freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marches,... less ↑

Ptychadena oxyrhynchus is a species of frog in the Ranidae family. It is found in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, possibly Burkina Faso, possibly Burundi, possibly Niger, possibly Rwanda, and possibly Sudan. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, dry savanna,... less ↑

Ptychadena stenocephala is a species of frog in the Ranidae family. It is found in Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Uganda, possibly Central African Republic, possibly Liberia, and possibly Nigeria. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, swamps, and intermittent freshwater marshes. less ↑

The Mozambique Ridged Frog (Ptychadena mossambica) is a species of frog in the Ranidae family. It is found in Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and possibly Angola. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, swamps, intermittent freshwater lakes, freshwater... less ↑

Ptychadena taenioscelis is a species of frog in the Ranidae family. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, possibly Burundi, possibly Uganda, and possibly Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, swamps, intermittent freshwater marshes, pastureland, and canals... less ↑

The Anchieta's Ridged Frog or Plain Grass Frog (Ptychadena anchietae) is a species of frog in the Ranidae family. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, possibly Burundi, and possibly Rwanda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montanes, dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or... less ↑

Ptychadena uzungwensis is a species of frog in the Ranidae family. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, swamps, freshwater marshes, and intermittent freshwater marches. less ↑