Hyperolius horstockii (Schlegel, 1837)
Horstock's Reed Frog | family: Hyperoliidae genus: Hyperolius |
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Description Tadpoles reach 40 mm. They are brown with longitudinal darker bands on the tail. Tooth formula is 1/3. Distribution and Habitat Country distribution from AmphibiaWeb's database: South Africa
Life History, Abundance, Activity, and Special Behaviors Breeding takes place from early spring till summer. The eggs are attached to roots of water plants below water level and are white with a brown pole. Comments
References
Schiøtz, A. (1999). Treefrogs of Africa. Edition Chimaira, Frankfurt am Main. Originally submitted by: Arne Schiøtz (first posted 2001-01-29) Edited by: Kellie Whittaker (2008-09-10) Species Account Citation: AmphibiaWeb 2008 Hyperolius horstockii: Horstock's Reed Frog <https://amphibiaweb.org/species/535> University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA. Accessed Dec 3, 2024.
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