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== Habitat and distribution == The goliath frog is mainly found near waterfalls in Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon. Their habitat is divided into two main seasons: the dry season which occurs from November to April and the rainy season which occurs from May to October.<ref>{{cite journal | doi=10.1371/journal.pone.0217539 | doi-access=free | title=Microfilariae infestation of goliath frogs (Conraua goliath) from Cameroon | year=2019 | last1=Nguete Nguiffo | first1=Daniel | last2=Wondji | first2=Charles S. | last3=Pone Wabo | first3=Josué | last4=Mpoame | first4=Mbida | journal=PLOS ONE | volume=14 | issue=5 | pages=e0217539 | pmid=31141563 | pmc=6541376 | bibcode=2019PLoSO..1417539N }}</ref> Due to its large size, the goliath frog has an extremely selective distribution. This species is primarily located in a dense equatorial forest fringe which is somewhat parallel to the coast and surrounded by rivers. The goliath frog has been located in Sanaga Basin (mainly appearing near the Nachtigal cascades and in the Sakbayeme rapids), Kienke Basin, Ntem Basin (mainly being located near the rapids of the Mensolo and Nsana), and Mbía Basin (where it was found to be very abundant in the rapids and cascades). These distribution patterns emphasize its limited environment which tends to have a clear preference for water territories.<ref>{{cite journal | url=https://brill.com/view/journals/amre/6/2/article-p143_4.xml | doi=10.1163/156853885X00047 | title=Contribution to the Biology of the Giant Frog (Conraua goliath, Boulenger) | year=1985 | last1=Sabater-Pi | first1=Jordi | journal=Amphibia-Reptilia | volume=6 | issue=2 | pages=143–153 | url-access=subscription }}</ref>
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