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 Tsavo East National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Tsavo East National Park
Common Squeaker
Arthroleptis stenodactylus
Witu Forest Tree Frog
Leptopelis concolor
Anchieta's Ridged Frog
Ptychadena anchietae
African Common Toad
Sclerophrys gutturalis
Gong Rock Frog
Hyperolius glandicolor
Red-Banded Rubber Frog
Phrynomantis bifasciatus
Taita Warty Frog
Callulina dawida
Grey Foam-nest Treefrog
Chiromantis xerampelina
Garman's Toad
Sclerophrys garmani
Somali Running Frog
Kassina somalica
Peters' Foam-nest Tree Frog
Chiromantis petersii
Schilluk ridged frog
Ptychadena schillukorum
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 |