A small amphibian endemic to the southwestern Cape region of South Africa, characterized by its distinctive clicking vocalization and adaptation to stream and wetland environments.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Freshwater streams, mountain seeps, seasonal wetlands, and grassland areas at elevations between 100-1,500 meters in the southwestern Cape biodiversity hotspot
Ecological Role
Key indicator species for aquatic ecosystem health, plays crucial role in controlling insect populations and serving as prey for various predators in riparian ecosystems
Morphology
SKIN COATSmooth, moist skin with variable coloration including shades of brown, green, and gray for camouflage
LIMBS WINGSRelatively long, slender hindlimbs with fully webbed toes, facilitating swimming and jumping
HEAD SENSORYProminent eyes with horizontal pupils, well-developed tympanum for acoustic communication, short snout
BODY STRUCTURESmall frog, typically 30-45 mm in body length, slender build with streamlined body adapted to moving through water and vegetation
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: By Marius Burger
