Taxonomy
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Amphibian
- Order
- Anura
- Family
- Arthroleptidae
Habitat
This species inhabits montane forests and moist grasslands in eastern Tanzania, often at elevations between 1,000 and 2,000 meters. It prefers areas with dense undergrowth, leaf litter, and proximity to streams for humidity.
Diet
Arthroleptis tanneri primarily consumes small invertebrates like ants, beetles, and termites. It forages at night on the forest floor, using its long, sticky tongue to capture prey.
Behavior
These frogs are nocturnal, emerging at night to forage and call from hidden perches. They exhibit territorial behavior, with males producing loud screeching calls to attract females and defend their area. They are generally solitary outside of breeding season and rely on camouflage to avoid detection.
Conservation Status
According to the IUCN Red List, Arthroleptis tanneri is classified as Least Concern with a stable population trend, though habitat loss from deforestation poses a potential threat.