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Johnston's river frog

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Johnston's river frog (Amietia johnstoni), or Tshiromo frog, is a species of frog in the family Pyxicephalidae. It is endemic to Malawi.

Phylum:Chordata
Class:Amphibia
Order:Anura
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Johnston's river frog
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Pyxicephalidae
Genus: Amietia
Species:
A. johnstoni
Binomial name
Amietia johnstoni
(Günther, 1894)
Synonyms
  • Rana johnstoni Günther, 1894
  • Afrana johnstoni (Günther, 1894)
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Its natural habitats are tropical moist montane forests, high-altitude grassland, and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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