Marbled Reed Frog
Hyperolius marmoratus
Points
40
per confirmed sighting
Marbled Reed Frog.
Hyperolius marmoratus
Category
amphibians
Family
Hyperoliidae
Size
AmphiBIO: body size approximately 43 mm.
Points
40 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding marbled reed frog in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
Savanna, grassland and forest margins around pans, vleis, dams, marshes, reedbeds and slow waterways.
Diet
AmphiBIO records diet components including arthropods.
Behaviour
When to look
Breeding usually occurs from about October to February; males call after rain, including at night and sometimes under suitable daytime conditions.
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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