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Brown Reed Frog

Hyperolius castaneus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Anura ›Family: Hyperoliidae ›Genus: Hyperolius

About

Hyperolius castaneus is a species of frog in the family Hyperoliidae. It is found in the highlands of western Burundi, Rwanda, and Uganda as well as eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Common names of this species include Ahl's reed frog, brown reed frog, and montane reed frog. The status of the putative subspecies Hyperolius castaneus rhodogaster is unclear, and it may actually be a distinct species. Also Hyperolius constellatus, now a distinct species, was formerly...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brown Reed Frog?
The scientific name of Brown Reed Frog is Hyperolius castaneus.
What is the conservation status of Brown Reed Frog?
The Brown Reed Frog has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Brown Reed Frog belong to?
Brown Reed Frog belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Brown Reed Frog belong to?
Brown Reed Frog belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Brown Reed Frog belong to?
Brown Reed Frog belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Brown Reed Frog belong to?
Brown Reed Frog belongs to the order Anura.
What family does Brown Reed Frog belong to?
Brown Reed Frog belongs to the family Hyperoliidae.
What genus does Brown Reed Frog belong to?
Brown Reed Frog belongs to the genus Hyperolius.