Taxonomic notes: This species is probably a synonym of Hyperolius soror, which is known with certainty only from its type locality in southern Guinea (Schiøtz 1999).

This species is known from the Upper Guinea Forest Block in southern Guinea, Liberia and western Côte d’Ivoire, and it was recorded in the Danané in 2010. It probably occurs up to over 1,000 m asl on Mount Nimba.
Using the range as a proxy, the extent of occurrence (EOO) is estimated to be 78,853 km².

Is there any available information on the AOO for this species? EJM

It is not a common species. In Danane, it was very abundant in 2010, however there were large clearings for rice fields (N.G. Kouame pers. comm. June 2012). The current population trend is unknown and needs further investigation. It is so similar toHyperolius fusciventris that it might well be overlooked.

It is found in primary and secondary forest, and breeds in swamps and small temporary ponds. It has been found on the edge and in rice fields that were planted in its habitat (N.G. Kouame pers. comm. June 2012).

There are no records of this species being utilized.

Agricultural expansion, especially the clearing of its habitat to create rice fields, large scale logging for wood export, and encroaching human settlements are the major threats affecting this species (N.G. Kouame pers. comm. June 2012).

• 5.3.2 Intentional use: (large scale) [harvest]
• 2.1.2 Small-holder farming
• 1.1 Housing & urban areas

It occurs in several protected areas, including the Mount Nimba World Heritage Site, Taï National Park, and Diécké Classified Forest. More information is need on the species' distribution, population status, natural history, and threats.

• 2.1 Site/area management

Listed as Near Threatened because its Extent of Occurrence is probably not much greater than 20,000 km², and the extent and quality of its habitat are probably declining, thus making the species close to qualifying for Vulnerable.

According to our records this species may not have been formally reassessed. The estimate for the EOO was significantly above 20,000 km², at 78,853 km². Is the assessment as NT still appropriate? Is there information on the AOO or number of threat-defined locations that would support the statement that this species is close to qualifying for VU? EJM

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