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Hyperolius drewesi

Hyperolius drewesi is a species of frog in the family Hyperoliidae. It is endemic to the island of Príncipe in São Tomé and Príncipe. Common names include Oceanic tree frog and Drewes' reed frog. It is the only Reed frog found on Príncipe Island.

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Jun 6, 2026
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Hyperolius drewesi
On Príncipe
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Hyperoliidae
Genus: Hyperolius
Species:
H. drewesi
Binomial name
Hyperolius drewesi
Rayna C. Bell, 2016
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Hyperolius drewesi is a species of frog in the family Hyperoliidae. It is endemic to the island of Príncipe in São Tomé and Príncipe. Common names include Oceanic tree frog and Drewes' reed frog. It is the only Reed frog found on Príncipe Island. 1

Description

Hyperolius drewesi is described from 17 males and one female, the male snout-vent range 24.8 – 30.9 mm and the female 32.7 mm. Both sexes are green. Juvenile coloration is tan with bright yellow dorsolateral lines.

References

References

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  1. "Hyperolius drewesi". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. 2016. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  • Bell, R. C. (2016). “A new species of Hyperolius (Amphibia: Hyperoliidae) from Príncipe Island, Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe. Herpetologica 72 (4): 343-351