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This species in found in the Upper Guinea Forest Block ranging from eastern Sierra Leone to southcentral Côte d’Ivoire, through to extreme southern Guinea. In 2010, it was recorded in Danipleu village in the Danané region of western Côte d’Ivoire. It presumably occurs in Liberia, and this area is included in the species' distribution on the map, however there do not appear to be any confirmed records.
Using the range as a proxy, the EOO (extent of occurrence) was estimated to be 145,241 km².

There is no citation for the the 2010, Côte d’Ivoire record. Is there any information available on the AOO, number of threat-defined locations or elevational range for this species? EJM

It is a relatively common species, but is believed to be declining.

It seems to be a rare species (N.G. Kouame pers. comm. June 2012).
There is conflicting information (above) as to the abundance of this species, which level is a more accurate reflection of what we know about this species? EJM

It lives only in primary rainforest and is usually found close to small temporary ponds and swamps. Eggs are laid on vegetation above small, stagnant pools.

There are no records of this species being utilized.

Its forest habitat is being degraded by agricultural expansion, logging and expanding human settlements.

• 2.1.2 Small-holder farming
• 1.1 Housing & urban areas
• 5.3.5 Motivation Unknown/Unrecorded

It occurs in Haute Dodo and Cavally Classified Forests, Mount Nimba World Heritage Site, and presumably in several other protected areas. More information is needed on this species' distribution, population status, natural history, and threats.

• 2.1 Site/area management

Listed as Near Threatened because although its Extent of Occurrence is somewhat greater than 20,000 km², and the extent and quality of its forest habitat in Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone is 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 145,241 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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