Kenya Banana Frog
Afrixalus septentrionalis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyHyperoliidae (African Reed Frogs)
- GenusAfrixalus (Banana Frogs)
- SpeciesAfrixalus septentrionalis (Kenya Banana Frog)
About the Kenya Banana Frog
Afrixalus, commonly known as the banana frogs, spiny reed frogs, cat's eye reed frogs, or leaf-folding frogs, is a genus of frog in the family Hyperoliidae. They occur in the Subsaharan Africa. They lay their eggs in vegetation above water, often folding leaves around the eggs for protection—hence the common name "leaf-folding frogs".
The following species are recognised in the genus Afrixalus : The AmphibiaWeb lists 31 species. It does not include Afrixalus "quadrivittatus", and does not recognize Afrixalus brachycnemis as a full species. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Kenya Banana Frog in Tarangire 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 | Tarangire National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
More parks will be added in future updates.