Dwarf Squeaker
Arthroleptis xenodactyloides
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyArthroleptidae (Squeakers)
- GenusArthroleptis (Screeching Frogs)
- SpeciesArthroleptis xenodactyloides (Dwarf Squeaker)
About the Dwarf Squeaker
Arthroleptis xenodactyloides, also known as the dwarf squeaker or Chirinda screeching frog (and other names), is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is found in eastern highlands of Zimbabwe and Malawi, central Mozambique, and eastern Zambia northwards to northeastern Tanzania and the Taita Hills of Kenya; it probably occurs in adjacent Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its natural habitats are lowland and montane forests, dense woodlands, grasslands, and swamps. It is locally threatened by habitat loss. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Dwarf Squeaker in South Luangwa 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 | South Luangwa National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 2 | Liwonde National Park | 🇲🇼 Malawi | |
| 3 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 4 | Gorongosa National Park | 🇲🇿 Mozambique | |
| 5 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |