Leptopelis natalensis (Smith, 1849)
Natal Tree Frog | family: Arthroleptidae genus: Leptopelis |
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Description Tadpole tooth formula is 1,3+3/3. Distribution and Habitat Country distribution from AmphibiaWeb's database: Mozambique, South Africa
Life History, Abundance, Activity, and Special Behaviors The eggs are large (0.3 mm) and yellow. 185 have been recorded in a single batch, laid out of water amongst decaying leaves or in mud near streams. The tadpoles wriggle towards the water, moving over stones and twigs, and have been known to scale the sides of a tin (Wager 1965). They are able to make short leaps by flicking their tail, and to survive for weeks before being placed in water. Comments
References
Schiøtz, A. (1999). Treefrogs of Africa. Edition Chimaira, Frankfurt am Main. Wager, V. A. (1965). The Frogs of South Africa. Purnell and Sons, Cape Town, South Africa. Originally submitted by: Arne Schiøtz (first posted 2001-02-12) Edited by: Kellie Whittaker (2008-09-10) Species Account Citation: AmphibiaWeb 2008 Leptopelis natalensis: Natal Tree Frog <https://amphibiaweb.org/species/3661> University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA. Accessed Mar 26, 2023.
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