Hyperolius poweri
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| Hyperolius poweri | |
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| Hyperolius poweri was previously included in Hyperolius acuticeps. Based on the locality (Durban), this frog identified as H. acuticeps is H. poweri. | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hyperoliidae |
| Genus: | Hyperolius |
| Species: | H. poweri |
| Binomial name | |
| Hyperolius poweri Loveridge, 1938 | |
Hyperolius poweri is a species of frogs in the family Hyperoliidae.[1][2][3][4] It is found in southeastern coast of South Africa[1][2][3][4] and southern Mozambique.[2] The specific name poweri honours John Hyacinth Power, Irish-born director of the McGregor Museum (Kimberley, South Africa) who collected amphibians as well as reptiles and plants.[5] Accordingly, common names Power's reed frog[1][2][3][4] and Power's long reed frog have been proposed for this species.[6]
Hyperolius poweri was described by Arthur Loveridge in 1938 based on material from near Stanger in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.[2] It belongs to the taxonomically difficult Hyperolius nasutus group.[6] For a period, Hyperolius poweri was considered synonym of Hyperolius acuticeps, but is now recognized as a distinct species. On the other hand, Hyperolius acuticeps itself is now considered synonym of Hyperolius microps.[2]