Variable Reed Frog

Hyperolius concolor

''Hyperolius concolor'', also known as the variable reed frog or Hallowell's sedge frog, is a species of frog in the family Hyperoliidae. It occurs in West and Middle Africa.
A Variable Reed Frog (Hyperolius concolor) pondering the universe It looks very thoughtful, and slightly optimistic. Geotagged,Ghana,Hyperolius concolor,Summer

Appearance

''Hyperolius concolor'' is a medium to large-sized member of its genus, with males measuring 24–31 mm and females about 30–40 mm in snout–vent length. The snout is long and pointed. The pupil is horizontal. There are two colour phases. All juveniles and many mature males display phase "J", which is normally brownish to green in colour and shows paired light dorsolateral lines or an hourglass pattern. All females, and some males, develop into phase "F" prior to the first breeding season. This phase is often colourful and variable, with uniformly green dorsum, yellow ventrum, and no dark lateral pigmentation. Also intermediate forms are found.

Male advertisement call is a succession of brief, hard and non-melodic "clicks".

Distribution

''Hyperolius concolor'' is known from eastern Sierra Leone, Guinea, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, and western Cameroon .

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAmphibia
OrderAnura
FamilyHyperoliidae
GenusHyperolius
SpeciesH. concolor
Photographed in
Ghana