Sharp-nosed Ridged Frog
Ptychadena oxyrhynchus
Points
40
per confirmed sighting
Sharp-nosed Ridged Frog.
Ptychadena oxyrhynchus
Category
amphibians
Family
Ptychadenidae
Size
AmphiBIO: body size approximately 85 mm.
Points
40 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding sharp-nosed ridged frog in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
Moist open savanna and woodland; breeds in vleis, inundated grass and sedge pans, temporary pools and similar shallow wetlands.
Diet
Feeds mainly on terrestrial arthropods, especially orthopterans and arachnids.
Behaviour
When to look
Breeding is mainly in the summer wet season. Calling may occur by day or evening, with choruses often strongest from around midnight to 04:00.
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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