# Hyperolius rhodesianus

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***Hyperolius rhodesianus*** is a species of [frog](/source/Frog) in the family [Hyperoliidae](/source/Hyperoliidae).[1][2] *H. rhodesianus* is part of the *[Hyperolius viridiflavus](/source/Hyperolius_viridiflavus)* [superspecies](/source/Superspecies), and it remains debated whether it should be considered a distinct species.[1] It is currently known from extreme western [Zimbabwe](/source/Zimbabwe), but it is quite likely that its range extends into the adjacent [Zambia](/source/Zambia) and possibly [Botswana](/source/Botswana).[1][2] Common name **Laurent's reed frog** has been proposed for it.[1][2]

*Hyperolius rhodesianus* occurs in emergent vegetation at the margins of swamps, rivers, and lakes in all types of [savanna](/source/Savanna), grassland, and bush land habitats, and in many human-modified habitats such cultivated land and gardens. It will rapidly occupy recently created waterbodies. Breeding takes place in a wide variety of aquatic habitats, ranging from very small to very large ponds—usually temporary, but often also permanent ones. The eggs are deposited directly into the water.[1]

*Hyperolius rhodesianus* is an extremely abundant and adaptable species that is not facing any significant threats. It occurs in the [Hwange National Park](/source/Hwange_National_Park) and in the [Matetsi](/source/Matetsi) safari area.[1]

## References

1. IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2013). "*Hyperolius rhodesianus*". Vol. 2013. [doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-2.RLTS.T56197A18382905.en](https://doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-2.RLTS.T56197A18382905.en). Retrieved 14 November 2021.

1. Frost, Darrel R. (2019). ["*Hyperolius rhodesianus* Laurent, 1948"](http://research.amnh.org/vz/herpetology/amphibia/Amphibia/Anura/Hyperoliidae/Hyperoliinae/Hyperolius/Hyperolius-rhodesianus). *Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0*. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 3 November 2019.

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