Phrynobatrachus nanus
# Phrynobatrachus nanus

Phrynobatrachus nanus is a species of frog in the family Phrynobatrachidae. It is endemic to the Central African Republic and is only known from its type locality, Bouala (originally spelled "Buala"), at 998 m (3,274 ft) above sea level on the Ouham River. Common name Buala river frog has been coined for this species.

## Taxonomy

Phrynobatrachus nanus was described by German zoologist Ernst Ahl in 1925 as Pararthroleptis nanus based a single specimen, the holotype. Phrynobatrachus nanus is the type species of the genus Pararthroleptis Ahl, 1925 "1923". However, the genus is currently considered a synonym of Phrynobatrachus.

## Description

Phrynobatrachus nanus has an indistinct tympanum. There are two metatarsal tubercles. The dorsum is olive-brownish and has six to eight greyish flecks, about as large as the eye. The thighs have three or four bands.

## Ecology

There are no observations of this species after its discovery, and its ecology is essentially unknown.

