Common Ornate Frog
Hildebrandtia ornata
Points
40
per confirmed sighting
Common Ornate Frog.
Hildebrandtia ornata
Category
amphibians
Family
Ptychadenidae
Size
AmphiBIO: body size approximately 70 mm.
Points
40 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding common ornate frog in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
Savanna with deep sandy soils; breeds in shallow temporary pans and pools, including rock pools.
Diet
Adults are insectivorous; alate termites are documented prey. Tadpoles are predatory and scavenging.
Behaviour
When to look
Nocturnal; breeding is concentrated in early summer after heavy rain, with males beginning to call around dusk.
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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