Four-striped Tree-folding Frog
Afrixalus quadrivittatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyHyperoliidae (African Reed Frogs)
- GenusAfrixalus (Banana Frogs)
- SpeciesAfrixalus quadrivittatus (Four-striped Tree-folding Frog)
About the Four-striped Tree-folding Frog
Afrixalus quadrivittatus is a species of frogs in the family Hyperoliidae. It is native to central Africa, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon where it is widely distributed and abundant. Its natural habitats include moist and dry savanna. It lays its eggs on leaves above pools, and the tadpoles drop into the water when they emerge.
The Afrixalus quadrivittatus' natural habitats are savanna, shrubland and wetlands such as moist dry savannas and degraded former. Breeding takes place on leaves over temporary or permanent ponds once hatched tadpoles will fall into the water and develop. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Four-striped Tree-folding Frog in Queen Elizabeth National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Murchison Falls National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 4 | Tarangire National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 5 | Masai Mara National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya |