Hyperolius nasutus Günther, 1865

Mulatu, Tilahun & Getahun, Abebe, 2018, Diversity of anurans in forest fragments of southwestern Ethiopia: The case of the Yayu Coffee Forest Biosphere Reserve (YCFBR), Amphibian & Reptile Conservation (e 158) 12 (2), pp. 30-40 : 34

Hyperolius nasutus Günther, 1865

This small sized and slender species of Hyperolius was reported to exist in southwestern Ethiopia in elevational range between 500–2,000 m ( Largen 2001; Channing et al. 2002) ( Fig. 5C ). It exhibits a uniform color pattern which is green coloration with silvery white dorso-lateral stripes similar to the findings of Largen (2001). During the current survey, the species was observed in the elevational range between 1,400 –1,900 m. The species prefers pond vegetations and it also shares its breeding site with H. viridiflavous as Largen (2001) discussed. During the dry season, no individuals were observed for this species and the possible habitats for this species (i.e., pond and stream vegetations) were significantly dried up during this period. During wet season, a good number of this species was observed near pond vegetations. The specific calls of the species were used for their identification during the survey.

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Fig. 5. Selected species encountered in YCFBR. (A) Leptopelis ragazzii, (B) Paracassina obscura, (C) Hyperolius nasutus, (D) Xenopus clivii, (E) Ptychadena anchiatae, (F) Conraua beccarii.