| Phrynomantis microps | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Microhylidae |
| Genus: | Phrynomantis |
| Species: | P. microps
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| Binomial name | |
| Phrynomantis microps Peters, 1875
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Phrynomantis microps is an African frog with many interesting adaptations to the savannah. These frogs are also called the Accra snake-necked frog. They are found across Western and Central Africa. One of its distinguishing features is the peptide secretion on its skin, which goes beyond toxicity and seems to inhibit aggressive behavior like biting and stinging from large ants. This allows Phrynomantis microps to live in humid burrows within large ant nests and termite mounds, where they are frequently found. While Phrynomantis microps feeds on similar insects such as the termite Macrotermes bellicosus, they have never been found to feed on the ants they share the nest with. These frogs are medium-sized and have a bright red pelvic region.
- ^ IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2013). "Phrynomantis microps". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T57952A18380928. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-2.RLTS.T57952A18380928.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.