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Phrynobatrachus Günther, 1862
Nomenclature
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Order: AnuraFamily: Phrynobatrachidae Laurent, 1941
Genus:
Phrynobatrachus Günther, 1862
Vernacular names:
Vernacular name:
Puddle frogs
Language:
English
Vernacular name:
Toad Frogs
Language:
English
Vernacular name:
African River Frogs
Language:
English
SUMMARY
This genus is named for the Greek phryne, meaning toad, and batrachos, meaning frog. This refers to their toad-like appearance.
The common name, puddle frog, refers to the fact that many species breed in temporary waterbodies, including puddles, roadside ditches, and flooded grassy depressions, although some also breed in permanent bodies of water, such as ponds, lakes, streams, and rivers (Rödel, 2000; Channing, 2001; Channing and Howell, 2006; IUCN et al., 2006).