Summary

Phrynobatrachus gastoni is a medium sized (snout–vent length 30 mm) species of puddle frog known only from the type locality in in north-central Democratic Republic of Congo. Members of this genus are identified by the presence of a midtarsal tubercle, elongate inner metatarsal tubercle, and outer metatarsal tubercle. Phrynobatrachus gastoni exhibits moderately webbed toes (approximately 3 phalanges free of webbing on toe IV), a visible tympanum, and lack of digital discs.