Cape Rain Frog
Cape rain frog is a species of frog endemic to South Africa. The species is the largest and the most common of rain frogs. There is no tadpole stage in the reproduction cycle of this species and unlike most other species of frogs; it does not require water to breed. The frog usually lives underground and comes out just before rains and hence its name.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Brevicipitidae |
| Genus | Breviceps |
| Scientific Name | Breviceps gibbosus |
| Other Names | Giant rain frog |
| Size | Up to 4.5 cm |
| Color | Light and dark brown mottling on the upper surface with creamy-white underside with brown mottling |
| Distribution | South Africa |
| Habitat | Agricultural landscapes, Fynbos, renosterveld, rural gardens, urban areas |
| Diet | Small insects, worms |
| Predators | Lizards, snakes, bushpigs |
| Breeding Season | Spring |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | Around 22 eggs |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
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Published on April 15th 2017 by staff under Frogs. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
