Diversity and Biogeographical Affinities of Edible Frogs in the Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve, Western Côte d'Ivoire

A survey of edible frogs in the Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve, Côte d'Ivoire, revealed 15 species across six families, with Ptychadenidae being the most diverse. The study found significant spatial variation in species richness and abundance, with transects T6 and T2 showing the highest diversity and population counts. Most species were classified as Least Concern by the IUCN, though three were Data Deficient and one, Odontobatrachus arndti, was Near Threatened. Biogeographical analysis indicated a strong affiliation with the western Upper Guinea region. The findings underscore the importance of habitat-sensitive management to sustain edible frog populations in this ecologically sensitive protected area.

Kanga, K. P., Kouadio, A. L., & Kien, K. B. (2026). Diversity and Biogeographical Affinities of Edible Frogs in the Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve, Western Côte d’Ivoire. Journal of Basic and Applied Research International, 32(3), 163–179. https://doi.org/10.56557/jobari/2026/v32i310731