Hyperolius marginatus Peters, 1854

Taxonomy

Hyperolius marginatus is a species of frog belonging to the family Hyperoliidae.

Documented Distribution

It has been officially recorded in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Predicted Distribution

The exact boundaries of its distribution are very uncertain, though, and it is likely that the species also occurs in Burundi and Rwanda.

Common Names

Two common names for this species are margined sedge frog and margined reed frog.

Natural Habitat

This frog lives at the edges of swamps, rivers, and lakes across all types of savanna, grassland, and bush land habitats.

Anthropogenic Habitat

It can also be found in many human-modified habitats, including cultivated land, towns, and gardens.

Associated Vegetation

It is associated with emergent vegetation.

Breeding Habitat

Breeding occurs in a wide variety of ponds, which may be small or large, and temporary or permanent.

Population Abundance

It is an extremely abundant species that spreads rapidly into newly formed waterbodies.

Conservation Status

There are no significant threats to this species, and it is known to occur in several protected areas.