Marbled Rubber Frog
Phrynomantis annectens
Points
40
per confirmed sighting
Marbled Rubber Frog.
Phrynomantis annectens
Category
amphibians
Family
Microhylidae
Size
AmphiBIO: body size approximately 40 mm.
Points
40 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding marbled rubber frog in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
Arid Succulent and Nama Karoo, especially rocky inselbergs and outcrops where rainwater collects in temporary rock pools.
Diet
AmphiBIO records diet components including arthropods.
Behaviour
When to look
Surface and breeding activity follows the first substantial spring or summer rains; calling is concentrated around newly filled pools.
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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