Water Lily Reed Frog
Hyperolius pusillus
Points
40
per confirmed sighting
Water Lily Reed Frog.
Hyperolius pusillus
Category
amphibians
Family
Hyperoliidae
Size
AmphiBIO: body size approximately 25 mm.
Points
40 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding water lily reed frog in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
Open savanna and grassland around shallow pans, ponds, vleis and dams with water lilies or other floating/emergent vegetation.
Diet
Feeds on small arthropods including ants and flying termites.
Behaviour
When to look
Breeding in the Durban region is recorded from October to March; calling begins in the evening and is strongly nocturnal.
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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