African wild ass (Equus)" which diverged ~4.8 (3.2–6.5) million years ago. Different authors consider the African wild ass and the domesticated donkey one or two species; either view is technically legitimate, though the former is phylogenetically more accurate. The species name for the African wild ass is sometimes given as "asinus", from the domestic donkey, whose specific name is older and usually would have priority. But this usage is erroneous since the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature has conserved the name "Equus africanus" in Opinion 2027. This was done to prevent the confusing situation of the phylogenetic ancestor being taxonomically included in its
Phrynobatrachus africanus Throat is dark grey in males but spotted with brown in females. "Phrynobatrachus africanus" occurs in lowland swampy forests. It can survive in somewhat degraded forests, but not in open habitats outside forest. Males call from cavities and holes near streams. Breeding takes place in pools with standing water along streams. It is a very common species. It can be negatively affected by loss of its forest habitat caused by logging, agricultural encroachment, and human settlements. It occurs in several protected areas. Phrynobatrachus africanus Phrynobatrachus africanus (common name: African swamp frog) is a species of frog in the family Phrynobatrachidae.