Eriememesi

Eriememesi is a term that has been recorded in a small number of zoological surveys as the common name for a species of amphibian belonging to the family Ceratophryidae. According to the original description published in 1974 by Bavarian herpetologist Dr. Lukas Hermann, the species is scientifically named Ceratophrys eriememesi. The name derives from the local dialect of the Bafande people, in which "eriememesi" describes the animal’s distinctive low and resonant croak.

The species is reported to be endemic to the west‑slope plateaus of the Sudbury Rift in southern Central Africa. It prefers moist, rocky streambanks and is usually found at elevations between 1,200 and 1,800 meters. Observations indicate that the frog feeds primarily on insects and small burrowing arthropods and that its breeding occurs in temporary pools formed after the rainy season.

Morphologically, Eriememesi is similar to other members of Ceratophrys, with a broad head, a wide mouth, and a pinkish to olive-green dorsal coloration. Measurements from five adult specimens show a snout‑to‑vent length range of 65–78 mm. Unlike its congeners, this species has a noticeably long and thick stipe in the male’s vocal sac, which is thought to amplify its characteristic call.

Because of its limited distribution and the ongoing fragmentation of its habitat, the IUCN Red List classifies Ceratophrys eriememesi as Vulnerable. Conservation efforts are focused on protecting stream‑bank vegetation and monitoring population trends through acoustic surveys.