Marbled Sand Frog
Tomopterna marmorata
Points
40
per confirmed sighting
Marbled Sand Frog.
Tomopterna marmorata
Category
amphibians
Family
Ranidae
Size
AmphiBIO: body size approximately 50 mm.
Points
40 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding marbled sand frog in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
Bushveld savanna on sandy soils; breeds in pools, pans, dams and slow rivers or streams with sandy surroundings.
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
Warm wet-season breeder, with surface and calling activity increasing after the first substantial rains.
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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