Hyperoliidae
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The family Hyperoliidae is a group of frogs, commonly known as reed frogs, found in Africa and Madagascar. These amphibians are part of the order Anura, which includes all frogs and toads. Hyperoliidae frogs are typically small, with species ranging from 1.5 to 8.7 cm (0.5 to 3 inches) in size. They are characterized by aquatic larvae and possess specific anatomical features, such as intercalary cartilages in their digits. This family is diverse, with 19 genera and 226 species, divided into four subfamilies: Hyperoliinae, Kassininae, Leptopelinae, and Tachycneminae.1
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