Cardioglossa alsco is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is endemic to Cameroon and is known from its type locality on southern slopes of the Tschabal Mbabo Mountains as well as from the Gotel Mountains, both in the Adamawa Region. Its range might extend into Nigeria.[1][3] The specific name alsco is a patronym for the American Linen Supply Company (ALSCO). The company's German branch supported the expedition during which this species was discovered.[2]
Adult males measure 24–30 mm (0.94–1.18 in) and adult females 25–34 mm (0.98–1.34 in) in snout–vent length. The snout is rounded. The tympanum is visible. Males have a hypertrophied third finger. The toes have small but distinct discs and rudimentary webbing. The dorsum is tan and has three large dark consecutive blotches that may be well-defined but also show a varying degree fading, depending on a specimen. There is a broad black lateral band that runs from the tip of the snout through the eye and then descends towards venter at the mid-body. The flanks are immaculate pink. The arms and legs are dorsally tan and have some thin, broken black bands. The venter is blue and has varying degree of black speckling.[2]
Cardioglossa alsco is found in montane gallery forests at elevations of 1,700–2,100 m (5,600–6,900 ft) above sea level. It is associated with streams, the presumed habitat for the tadpoles.[1] The types were found under large stones around shallow pools, adjacent to a creek running in a gallery forest. Males were calling at night during the dry season.[1][2]
This species is threatened by habitat loss due to the clearance of forest for pasture; however, the remaining forest is difficult to access and is less susceptible to this threat. The habitat remains vulnerable to threat of fire. Cardioglossa alsco is not known to occur in any protected areas.[1]
Cardioglossa alsco is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is endemic to Cameroon and is known from its type locality on southern slopes of the Tschabal Mbabo Mountains as well as from the Gotel Mountains, both in the Adamawa Region. Its range might extend into Nigeria. The specific name alsco is a patronym for the American Linen Supply Company (ALSCO). The company's German branch supported the expedition during which this species was discovered.
Cardioglossa alsco es una especie de anfibios de la familia Arthroleptidae. Es endémica de Camerún. Sus hábitats naturales son montanos tropicales o subtropicales secos y ríos. Está amenazada de extinción por la pérdida de su hábitat natural.
Cardioglossa alsco es una especie de anfibios de la familia Arthroleptidae. Es endémica de Camerún. Sus hábitats naturales son montanos tropicales o subtropicales secos y ríos. Está amenazada de extinción por la pérdida de su hábitat natural.
Cardioglossa alsco Cardioglossa generoko animalia da. Anfibioen barruko Arthroleptidae familian sailkatuta dago, Anura ordenan.
Cardioglossa alsco Cardioglossa generoko animalia da. Anfibioen barruko Arthroleptidae familian sailkatuta dago, Anura ordenan.
Cardioglossa alsco est une espèce d'amphibiens de la famille des Arthroleptidae[1].
Cette espèce est endémique du Cameroun[1]. Elle se rencontre entre 1 700 et 2 100 m d'altitude sur le versant Sud du mont Tchabal Mbabo et dans les monts Gotel.
Sa présence est incertaine au Nigeria.
Cardioglossa alsco est une espèce d'amphibiens de la famille des Arthroleptidae.
Cardioglossa alsco Herrmann, Herrmann, Schmitz & Böhme, 2004 è un anfibio anuro, appartenente alla famiglia degli Artroleptidi.[2][3]
Il nome specifico è un patronimico dell'American Linen Supply Company (ALSCO), la cui filiale tedesca ha sostenuto la missione degli autori nell'area del Tchabal Mbabo, durante la quale è stata scoperta la specie.[2]
È endemica del Camerun. È conosciuta dalla località tipo sul versante meridionale dei monti Tschabal Mbabo, Regione di Adamaoua, e a 50 km di distanza nelle montagne Gotel; previsto nell'adiacente Nigeria.
Cardioglossa alsco Herrmann, Herrmann, Schmitz & Böhme, 2004 è un anfibio anuro, appartenente alla famiglia degli Artroleptidi.
Cardioglossa alsco − krytycznie zagrożony gatunek płaza bezogonowego z rodziny artroleptowatych (Arthroleptidae). Odkryty i opisany w 2004 przez Herrmanna i współpracowników[3].
Jedynym miejscem na świecie, gdzie można go spotkać, jest Kamerun, a dokładniej południowe stoki góry Tchabal Mbabo na wysokości 1 700-2 100m położone na zachodzie kraju[2][4]. Nie spotyka się go na stokach północnych, przynajmniej nie na tej wysokości, bowiem porastające je lasy różnią się od południowych lasów galeriowych[2]. Zamieszkuje zwrotnikowe i podzwrotnikowe tereny górskie, rzeki i strumienie. Zwierzęta te spotykano pod kamieniami płytkich zbiorników wodnych w sąsiedztwie wód płynących[2].
Płaz ten jest pospolity, ale na bardzo ograniczonym zasięgu występowania. Istnieją doniesienia o spotkaniu aż 73 osobników w jednym miejscu[2].
Liczebność zmniejsza się[2].
Utrata środowiska naturalnego stanowi największe zagrożenie dla tego gatunku[2]. Dokonuje się ona na skutek m.in. rolnictwa i pożarów[5].
Odgłosy tych stworzeń były słyszane w nocy podczas pory suchej[2][5].
Prawdopodobnie przebiega w środowisku wodnym[2], gdzie rozwijają się larwy[5].
Cardioglossa alsco − krytycznie zagrożony gatunek płaza bezogonowego z rodziny artroleptowatych (Arthroleptidae). Odkryty i opisany w 2004 przez Herrmanna i współpracowników.
Cardioglossa alsco é uma espécie de anfíbio anuro da família Arthroleptidae.[3][4] Está presente nos Camarões.[4] Não foi ainda avaliada pela UICN.[1]
Cardioglossa alsco é uma espécie de anfíbio anuro da família Arthroleptidae. Está presente nos Camarões. Não foi ainda avaliada pela UICN.
Cardioglossa alsco là một loài ếch thuộc họ Arthroleptidae. Đây là loài đặc hữu của Cameroon. Môi trường sống tự nhiên của chúng là vùng núi ẩm nhiệt đới hoặc cận nhiệt đới và sông ngòi. Chúng hiện đang bị đe dọa vì mất nơi sống.
Cardioglossa alsco là một loài ếch thuộc họ Arthroleptidae. Đây là loài đặc hữu của Cameroon. Môi trường sống tự nhiên của chúng là vùng núi ẩm nhiệt đới hoặc cận nhiệt đới và sông ngòi. Chúng hiện đang bị đe dọa vì mất nơi sống.
