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ABSTRACTAn integrative taxonomic review of the genus Boaedonin Angola is provided. A molecular phylogeny, based on 99 genetic samples for which the mitochondrial markers 16S rRNA have been sequenced, reveals 23 monophyletic species-level groups in Africa and indicates the presence of nine species in Angola. Based on both phylogenetic and morphological data, we revalidate and designate a neotype for B. angolensis, describe three new species for Angola (e.g. B. bocageisp. nov., B. branchisp. nov., and B. fradeisp. nov.),revalidate B. variegatusfrom its synonymy with B. lineatusand designate a lectotype for this taxon, and identify B. lineatusvar. lineolatusas a junior synonym of B. variegatus. The taxonomic status of the recently described B. paralineatusfrom Central Africa is discussed with respect to the more inclusive B. lineatusgroup. Moreover, we report on a new country record for Angola, namely B. mentalis, which we elevate here to full species and discuss the taxonomic status of this species in southern Africa. Finally, we provide an identification key and updated distribution maps for all Boaedonspecies occurring in Angola, including the Cabinda enclave.

Based on genetic similarity of topotypic material from Phrynobatrachus alticola and P. tokba, we synonymise the first with the latter. We analysed tissue samples from almost the entire distributional range of P. tokba. We report six 16S rDNA haplotypes with only little variation. Haplotypes were identical in specimens from the both type localities. In contrast, we report on differences in colour pattern, habitat choice and calling behaviour between frogs from Guinea and Mt Sangbe National Park, Ivory Coast (Guinea clade) and specimens from south-western Ivory Coast to Ghana (Tai clade). Guinea clade specimens were always found close to water, which might speak in favour of a reproductive behaviour different to that of the Tai clade (direct development of terrestrial eggs).