Phrynobatrachus graueri is a species of frog in the family Phrynobatrachidae. It is found in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Uganda, and western Kenya. The specific name graueri honours Rudolf Grauer, Austrian explorer and zoologist who collected the holotype. Common names Rugege river frog and Grauer's puddle frog have been coined for it. Description Adult males can grow to and adult females in snout–vent length. The snout is short. The tympanum is distinct and about one-half of the eye width. The fingers and toes have distinct discs. The toes are slightly webbed. The dorsum is dark olive. A darker band runs from the nostril to the forearm. There might be a narrow or wide vertebral stripe. A pair of light lines are flanking the vent. Males have black throat. The base of the hind limb is often yellow. Habitat and conservation Phrynobatrachus graueri occurs in montane forest interior and edges at elevations greater than , often in association with swampy forest. The eggs are deposited in water, generally in swampy situations. Where present, it is a common species. It is probably affected by habitat loss caused by agriculture, livestock, wood extraction, and human settlements. It is present in the Kibale and Bwindi National Parks in Uganda and Kakamega National Reserve in Kenya. References graueri Frogs of Africa Amphibians of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Amphibians of Kenya Amphibians of Rwanda Amphibians of Uganda Amphibians described in 1911 Taxa named by Fritz Nieden Taxonomy articles created by Polbot