Eastern Leopard Toad
Sclerophrys pardalis
Points
40
per confirmed sighting
Eastern Leopard Toad.
Sclerophrys pardalis
Category
amphibians
Family
Bufonidae
Size
AmphiBIO: body size approximately 147 mm and body mass approximately 163 g.
Points
40 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding eastern leopard toad in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
Terrestrial outside breeding sites; breeds in standing water bodies with emergent vegetation, including relatively deep pools and dams.
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
Late-winter to spring breeder; choruses are typically heard during August and September, with timing varying locally.
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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