Arthroleptis xenodactyloides Hewitt, 1933

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

Arthroleptis xenodactyloides, described by Hewitt in 1933, is commonly called the dwarf squeaker or Chirinda screeching frog, and is also known by other common names. It is a species of frog belonging to the family Arthroleptidae.

Geographic Distribution

This species is found in the eastern highlands of Zimbabwe and Malawi, central Mozambique, and eastern Zambia, extending north into northeastern Tanzania and the Taita Hills of Kenya. It is thought to also be present in the adjacent area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Natural Habitats

Its natural habitats include lowland forests, montane forests, dense woodlands, grasslands, and swamps.

Threats

Locally, this species is threatened by habitat loss.