Hyperolius vilhenai
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| Hyperolius vilhenai | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hyperoliidae |
| Genus: | Hyperolius |
| Species: | H. vilhenai |
| Binomial name | |
| Hyperolius vilhenai Laurent, 1964 | |
Hyperolius vilhenai is a species of frog in the family Hyperoliidae. It is only known from its type locality, Cuílo, along the Luita River in northern Angola,[1][2] although it is likely to occur in adjacent Democratic Republic of the Congo.[2] Additional specimens from the Cangandala National Park have been provisionally assigned to this species.[1] The specific name vilhenai honours Ernesto Jardim de Vilhena, a Portuguese naval officer, politician, and businessman.[3] Common names Luita River reed frog and Vilhena's reed frog have been proposed for this frog.[1][2][3][4]