Knocking Sand Frog
Tomopterna krugerensis
Points
40
per confirmed sighting
Knocking Sand Frog.
Tomopterna krugerensis
Category
amphibians
Family
Ranidae
Size
AmphiBIO: body size approximately 48 mm.
Points
40 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding knocking sand frog in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
Savanna on sandy soils, typically using temporary pans, vleis and floodplains 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
Breeds after the first rains and through midsummer; calling is chiefly associated with warm wet-season nights.
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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