UTUMI Biodiversity surveys, annexes, Tanzania. - Coastal Forests of ...

Afrixalus brachycnemis Short-legged Spiny Reed Frog
A small reed frog found in open grassland and edge situations, not a forest species.
Family Ranidae, “Typical” Frogs
Amnirana (formerly known as Hylarana) galamensis Galam White-lipped Frog
This is a widely-distributed species associated with seasonal wetlands; able to survive the dry season
by sheltering in termite mounds.
Phrynobatrachus acridoides Eastern Puddle Frog
A widely distributed, non-forest species.
Phrynobatrachus mababiensis Mababe Puddle Frog
A widely distributed, non-forest species common in many parts of Tanzania.
Ptychadena mascareniensis Mascarene Ridged Frog
This is a species which is widely distributed in a variety of habitats but not associated with forest.
Ptychadena mossambica Mozambique Ridged Frog
As the name suggests, this Ridged Frog is known from southern as well as eastern Africa; it is
associated with open areas and woodlands, not forest.
Ptychadena oxyrhynchus Sharp-nosed Ridged Frog
This species is not associated with forest and is widely distributed in more open habitats.
Pyxicephalus sp. African Bullfrog
Two forms are now recognized, P. adspersus, the Giant African Bullfrog, found over much of central
and southern Africa and also in Tanzania, and P. edulis. This latter form is known in Tanzania mainly
from the coastal strip. Not detected during our sampling, but reported as present by local residents.
Family Rhacophoridae, Foam Nest Frogs
Chiromantis xerampelina Foam Nest Frog
This distinctive species was reported as occurring by local residents but not surprisingly given the dry
conditions of our field sessions, was not detected by our sampling.
Family Pipidae, African Clawed Frogs
Xenopus muelleri, Mueller’s Clawed frog
An aquatic species, common on the East African coast.
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