Red-legged Running Frog
Kassina maculata
Points
40
per confirmed sighting
Red-legged Running Frog.
Kassina maculata
Category
amphibians
Family
Hyperoliidae
Size
AmphiBIO: body size approximately 68 mm.
Points
40 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding red-legged running frog in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
Bushveld savanna, especially well-vegetated pans, vleis, marshes and dams.
Diet
Predatory diet includes invertebrates and occasional small frogs.
Behaviour
When to look
Breeding usually runs from early November to late February. Calling begins in late afternoon/evening and can resume in the early morning, with a documented peak around 02:00–03:00.
Where to see it
South AfricaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.