Project Update: July 2008

Fig 1 Cardioglossa trifasciata.

Fig 2 Cardioglossa cf gracilis.

Previously known from the dense bush and submontane forest on the southern slope of Mount Manengouba, Cardioglossa trifasciata (fig 1) was recorded on the eastern flank during our recent investigations at points N05°01.061', E009°52.206’, 2077m a.s.l. and N05°01.866', E009°52.452’, 1816m a.s.l.). These records extend the known range of the species 1750-1800m.a.s.l. (Amiet 1972a).

The former site in primary forest appears intact but the later site along gallery forest is seriously altered by trespassing of grazing cattle and may have an impact on the population at this site.

Also recorded along the eastern flank (N05°04.110', E009°51.943’, 1448m a.s.l.) is Cardioglossa cf gracilis (fig 2) previously known from the Cameroon highlands. Survey is in progress and these data along site previous information will be mapped in the final report.