Cardioglossa elegans

Adult males measure {{convert|23|-|29|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} and adult females {{convert|28|-|37|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} in snout–vent length. Males have extremely long third fingers. The tympanum is visible. The dorsum is greyish brown and bears small and large symmetrical dark brown blotches with a pale outline. There are three large blotches; the first one is triangular and starts between the eyes, pointing backwards. Another two blotches follow immediately behind.

Cardioglossa elegans occur in moist lowland and degraded forests at elevations below {{convert|1000|m|abbr=on}}. Breeding takes place in small streams, and males call from rocky areas or from under bridges.

Cardioglossa elegans is a common species where it occurs, especially when aggregating for breeding. It can probably suffer locally from habitat loss. It is likely to occur in several protected areas.

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elegans

Category:Frogs of Africa

Category:Amphibians of Cameroon

Category:Amphibians of Equatorial Guinea

Category:Amphibians of Gabon

Category:Taxa named by George Albert Boulenger

Category:Amphibians described in 1906

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