Description of the tadpole of Amietia wittei, (Anura: Pyxicephalidae) from the highlands of Kenya

The tadpole of Amietia wittei (Anura: Pyxicephalidae) is described from the highlands of Kenya. It is distinguished from the tadpoles of Amietia ruwenzoriensis, and A. angolensis, in the region by the numbers of labial tooth rows.

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Published in:African zoology 2007-04, Vol.42 (1), p.139-141
Main Authors: Wasonga, Domnick Victor, Channing, Alan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amietia angolensis
Amietia wittei
Freshwater
highlands
Kenya
Short communications
tadpole
Xenopus ruwenzoriensis
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Summary:The tadpole of Amietia wittei (Anura: Pyxicephalidae) is described from the highlands of Kenya. It is distinguished from the tadpoles of Amietia ruwenzoriensis, and A. angolensis, in the region by the numbers of labial tooth rows.
ISSN:1562-7020
DOI:10.3377/1562-7020%282007%2942%5B139%3ADOTTOA%5D2.0.CO%3B2