Hyperolius houyi

Hyperolius houyi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Hyperoliidae
Genus: Hyperolius
Species:
H. houyi
Binomial name
Hyperolius houyi
Ahl, 1931

Hyperolius houyi is a species of frog in the family Hyperoliidae.[1][2][3][4] It is only known from its type locality, "Ussagara, Neu Kamerum", which some sources consider untraceable but place in the modern-day Chad,[1][3] while others associate it with Ussagara in Tanzania instead.[2] Common name Ussagara reed frog has been coined for this species.[2][3][4]

Etymology

The specific name houyi honours Dr Reinhard Houy who collected in Tanzania in 1911–1912.[5]

Taxonomy

The taxonomic status of Hyperolius houyi is unclear.[1] The holotype is lost. It is probably a synonym of Hyperolius viridiflavus (superspecies).[2][3]

Habitat and conservation

Hyperolius houyi probably breeds in bodies of water. Threats to this poorly known species are unknown.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2014). "Hyperolius houyi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T56143A18375596. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T56143A18375596.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e Frost, Darrel R. (2019). "Hyperolius houyi Ahl, 1931". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d "Hyperolius houyi". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. 2008. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
  4. ^ a b "Hyperolius houyi Ahl, 1931". African Amphibians. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
  5. ^ Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael & Grayson, Michael (2013). The Eponym Dictionary of Amphibians. Pelagic Publishing. p. 98. ISBN 978-1-907807-42-8.