Long Reed Frog
Hyperolius nasutus
Points
40
per confirmed sighting
Long Reed Frog.
Hyperolius nasutus
Category
amphibians
Family
Hyperoliidae
Size
AmphiBIO: body size approximately 26 mm and body mass approximately 0.6 g.
Points
40 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding long reed frog in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
Savanna-associated reed frog using grasses and other low vegetation, especially around seasonal wet areas.
Diet
The AmphibiaWeb species account checked did not resolve a species-level diet; no family- or genus-level diet has been substituted.
Behaviour
When to look
Crepuscular and nocturnal activity is documented; breeding is associated with warm wet-season conditions.
Where to see it
Botswana
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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