01273nas a2200145   4500008004100000245012100041210006900162300001200231490000600243520076100249653001901010653002001029100002401049856005401073       1991                        eng d00aA New Genus and Species of Petropedetine Frog Amphibia Anura Ranidae from High Altitude in the Mountains of Ethiopia0 aNew Genus and Species of Petropedetine Frog Amphibia Anura Ranid  a139-1520 v43 a<p>A new genus and species, ERICABATRACHUS baleensis, is described from forested localities in the Bale Mountains of Ethiopia. The new taxon seems most closely allied to Petropedetes Reichenow 1874, from West Africa, and to Arthroleptides Nieden 1910, which is found in Kenya and Tanzania. It resembles these genera in being associated with fast-flowing forest streams and there is circumstantial evidence of a terrestrial life cycle, perhaps similar to that observed in some species of Petropedetes. Morphological features which are considered to justify the recognition of a new genus include the small size and distinctive habitus of the animal, significantly reduced first finger and subarticular tubercles, and a striking ventral colour pattern.</p>
10aPetropedetidae10aPhrynobatrachus1 aLargen, Malcolm, J.  uhttps://africanamphibians.myspecies.info/node/54502334nas a2200133   4500008004100000245008600041210006900127260001900196300001200215490000700227520190700234100002402141856003502165       2001                        eng d00aCatalogue of the amphibians of Ethiopia, including a key for their identification0 aCatalogue of the amphibians of Ethiopia including a key for thei  cDecember, 2001  a307-4020 v143 a<p>This review recognises 63 amphibians species in Ethiopia, a total that is sure to increase as many still remote regions come to be more adequately surveyed. It incorporates the following taxonomic changes: Bufo chappuisi Roux 1936 is considered a synonym of B. lughensis Loveridge 1932, Ptychadena largeni Perret 1994 a synonym of P. neumanni (Ahl 1924) and Rana schubotzi Sternfeld 1917 a synonym of Ptychadena tellinii (Peracca 1904). The ecological profile and zoogeographical affinities of every species is analysed and its recorded distribution within Ethiopia is mapped. More than half of these taxa are savanna forms, found in lowland areas around the margins of the central plateau and often widespread in other parts of Africa. In contrast, 25 species (40% of the total) are at present considered endemic; seven of the eight families include endemic representatives, amongst which are six endemic genera: Sylvacaecilia Wake 1987, Altiphrynoides Dubois 1987, Spinophrynoides Dubois 1987. Ericabatrachus Largen 1991, Balebreviceps Largen and Drewers 1989 and Paracassina Peracca 1907. Three species appear to be confined to lowland forrest in southwestern Ethiopia, but the majority of endemics are most clearly associated with montane forest, grassland or moorland in the altitudinal range 1800-4000 m. Widespread environmental degradation by an ever-increasing human population is a severe problem in Ethiopia and the threat to montane and forest endemics, both known and yet to be discovered, gives particular cause for concern. National Parks, established to conserve selected environments for the benefit of entire communities, provide the best prospects for the protection of amphibian species in the immediate future. The Bale Mountains National Park alone provides a refuge for at least 17 amphibian taxa, including 48% of the endemic species and five of the six endemic genera.</p>
1 aLargen, Malcolm, J.  u<Go to ISI>://PREV20020049261000506nas a2200121   4500008004100000245014600041210006900187260001300256300001200269490000700281100002400288856007200312       2001                        eng d00aThe status of the genus Phrynobatrachus Gunther 1862 in Ethiopia and Eritrea, including description of a new species (Amphibia Anura Ranidae)0 astatus of the genus Phrynobatrachus Gunther 1862 in Ethiopia and  cDecember  a287-3060 v141 aLargen, Malcolm, J.  ufile://localhost/Users/breda/Desktop/Literature/L/Largen%202001.pdf00396nas a2200085   4500008004100000245012200041210006900163100002400232856005400256       2004                        eng d00aPtychadena cooperi. In: IUCN 2013. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.1. Downloaded on 21 October 20130 aPtychadena cooperi In IUCN 2013 IUCN Red List of Threatened Spec1 aLargen, Malcolm, J.  uhttps://africanamphibians.myspecies.info/node/19800255nas a2200085   4500008004100000245002500041210002500066100002400091856005400115       2004                        eng d00aHemisus microscaphus0 aHemisus microscaphus1 aLargen, Malcolm, J.  uhttps://africanamphibians.myspecies.info/node/221