Black Rain Frog
Breviceps fuscus
Points
40
per confirmed sighting
Black Rain Frog.
Breviceps fuscus
Category
amphibians
Family
Brevicipitidae
Size
AmphiBIO: body size approximately 51 mm.
Points
40 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding black rain frog in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
Afromontane Forest and Mountain Fynbos from near sea level to above 1,000 m; shelters and burrows beneath logs and in soil.
Diet
AmphiBIO records diet components including arthropods.
Behaviour
When to look
Most surface and calling activity is associated with wet weather in spring and summer; calling can occur by day or night after rain.
Where to see it
South AfricaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.