Delicate Leaf-folding Frog
Afrixalus delicatus
Points
40
per confirmed sighting
Delicate Leaf-folding Frog.
Afrixalus delicatus
Category
amphibians
Family
Hyperoliidae
Size
AmphiBIO: body size approximately 27 mm.
Points
40 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding delicate leaf-folding frog in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
Coastal Bushveld-Grassland-Forest mosaic, generally at low elevations; associated with wetland and waterside vegetation used for breeding.
Diet
No prey items were documented in the BDI/Frog Atlas species account checked for this pass; species-level diet remains unresolved and no broader taxonomic diet has been substituted.
Behaviour
When to look
Most breeding and calling activity occurs in the warm wet season; detailed diel activity is not fully resolved in the checked species account.
Where to see it
South AfricaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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