Anuran Richness and Abundance along an Elevational Gradient in Chebera Churchura National Park, Southwestern Ethiopia

Wondifraw Adnew Zelelew; Tadesse Habtamu; Anagaw Atickem; Dietmar Zinner

doi:10.3897/arphapreprints.e196149

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doi: 10.3897/arphapreprints.e196149

First posted 20 Apr 2026

Authors

Wondifraw Adnew Zelelew - Corresponding author

Department of Biology, College of Natural Sciences, Jimma University, Bale robe, Ethiopia

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Tadesse Habtamu

Department of Biology, College of Natural Sciences, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia

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Anagaw Atickem

Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, addis ababa, Ethiopia

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Dietmar Zinner

German Primate Center, Göttingen, Germany

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Author contributions

Wondifraw Adnew Zelelew conceptualized the study, conducted fieldwork, and collected the data. Data analysis and interpretation were performed by Wondifraw Zelelew. The manuscript was drafted and revised by Wondifraw Zelelew. All authors read and approved the final version of the manuscript.

Conflict of interest

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

Supporting agencies

Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority (EWCA) – for research permits and field support. Chebera Churchura National Park Management – for access and logistical assistance. Local Universities or Research Institutes – e.g., Madda Walabu University, for guidance or lab support.

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