Mountain Rain Frog
Breviceps montanus
Points
40
per confirmed sighting
AmphibianConservation status: Least ConcernVery Rare to spot
amphibians • Brevicipitidae
Mountain Rain Frog.
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Breviceps montanus
Category
amphibians
Family
Brevicipitidae
Size
AmphiBIO: body size approximately 31 mm.
Points
40 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding mountain rain frog in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
High-elevation Mountain Fynbos on coarse acidic sandy soils.
Diet
AmphiBIO records diet components including arthropods.
Behaviour
When to look
Calls by day or night during wet weather, mainly in the winter/spring rainy period from about June to November, with occasional summer activity.
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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