Desert Rain Frog
The desert rain frog is a nocturnal species that is currently decreasing in number due to habitat loss. It does not go through the tadpole state, rather directly becomes adult right after the hatching.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Brevicipitidae |
| Genus | Breviceps |
| Scientific Name | Breviceps macrops |
| Size | 1.6 -2.4 in (4-6 cm) |
| Color | Yellow to brown body with a transparent underside |
| Distribution | South Africa and Namibia |
| Habitat | Coastal strips |
| Diet | Insect larvae, beetles, and moth |
| Breeding Season | Late summer to early fall |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
| Clutch Size | 12-40 eggs |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Near Threatened |
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Published on January 12th 2019 by staff under Frogs. Article was last reviewed on 10th January 2019.
