A "few" finds from a weekend away.
I managed to record 21 species and two subspecies of frogs
in 36 hours, most are picture but a few are omitted of the more common
species. Not too many snakes to speak of but with Amphibian biodiversity like this i was not complaining!
Grass frog's of the genus Ptychadena were prolific recorded five species in
a relatively small area.
Ptychadena mascarensiensis- Mascarena Grass Frog
Ptychadena oxyrhynchus - Sharp Nosed Grass Frog
Ptychadena mossambica - Broad Banded Grass Frog
Ptychadena porosissima - Striped Grass Frog
The same species showing colour variation
Schismader macarens - Red Toad
Tomopterna natalensis- Natal Sand Frog
Afrixalus delicatus - Delicate Leaf Folding Frog
These frogs are tiny adults average around 22mm
Hyperolius marmoratus taeniatus - Painted Reed Frog ( Eastern Sub
Species)
This small frog has an ear piercing call that becomes quite deafening when
40-50 are all calling at once.
Hyperolius argus - Argus Reed Frog
Leptopelis mossambicus - Brown Backed Tree Frog
These frogs are really quite regal in the flesh, they are quite
ferocious and came across a few actually eating other smaller Hyperolius sp
and Ptychadenas sp.
Kassina maculata - Red legged Kassina
No guessing why they are called red legged?
Amietophrynus pardalis - Eastern Leopard Toad
Pyxicephalus edulibis - African Bull Frog
Juvenile
Adult Showing coloration
Phrynomantis bifasciatus - Banded Rubber Frog
Xenopus laevis - Common Platanna
Bradyodion setaroi - Setaro's Dwarf Chameleon
- Herald Snake
Dasypeltis scabra - Common/Rhombic Egg Eater
Gonionotophis capensis capensis - Common File Snake
Northern Zululand , South Africa
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Re: Northern Zululand , South Africa
Great shots! Africa's anuran diversity has always impressed me.
Re: Northern Zululand , South Africa
Great selection of frogs there.
Do Kassina maculata have the same 'popping' call as other Kassina? The frog chorus must be deafening when it starts up.
Hyperolius are a stunning group of frogs.
Thanks for posting (Got any more?)
Do Kassina maculata have the same 'popping' call as other Kassina? The frog chorus must be deafening when it starts up.
Hyperolius are a stunning group of frogs.
Thanks for posting (Got any more?)
Re: Northern Zululand , South Africa
Superb, thanks!
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Awesome,I love the grass frogs!
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Awesome post! Great pictures too. I love the noses on those grass frogs
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Wonderful photos again. You have some great looking frogs in South Africa but wow, those Painted Reed Frogs are especially nice.
Regards,
David
Regards,
David
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Cool finds! Love the reed frogs - so colorful!
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Awesome post. I always love Africa stuff.