Lake Upemba forest tree frog [SEP] parent taxon
Lake Upemba forest tree frog
The Lake Upemba forest tree frog or cryptic tree frog, "Leptopelis parbocagii", is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is found in Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia.
Description.
The Lake Upemba forest tree frog is a large species that burrows during part of the year, with males growing to a length of . The upper parts are brown, with a darker brown patch on the back extending as
tree frog breeds in flooded pasture where the eggs are believed to be laid in a nest near permanent water to which the tadpoles make their way.
Status.
The Lake Upemba forest tree frog is a common species with a wide range, is able to adapt to new habitats, and faces no particular threats. For these reasons, the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as "least concern".