Phrynobatrachus acridoides — Overview

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Least Concern (LC)

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Etymology

This species appears to be named after another frog species, Acris gryllus of North America; the author reports that this species and Phrynobatrachus acrioides are similar in size and proportions. 'Acris' is derived from the Greek 'acr' meaning sharp or cricket and '-oides' meaning like.

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Source: African Amphibians Lifedesk

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