Common Rain Frog
Breviceps acutirostris
Points
40
per confirmed sighting
Common Rain Frog.
Breviceps acutirostris
Category
amphibians
Family
Brevicipitidae
Size
AmphiBIO: body size approximately 40 mm.
Points
40 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding common rain frog in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
South-western Cape Fold Mountain terrestrial habitats, especially fynbos; mainly fossorial.
Diet
AmphiBIO records diet components including arthropods.
Behaviour
When to look
Detailed diel and seasonal activity remains poorly known; wet-weather calling is documented but a precise schedule is not supported by the checked source.
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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