- kingdomAnimalia
- ›phylumChordata
- ›classAmphibia
- ›orderAnura
- ›familyPhrynobatrachidae
- ›genusPhrynobatrachus
Snoring Puddle Frog
Phrynobatrachus natalensis (Smith, 1849)
Also calledNatal-Zwergpfützenfrosch (deu) · Rana de Charco Enana de Natal (spa) · Snorkmodderpadda (afr) · afroskokan chrápavý (ces) · наталийская лягушка (rus) · саванная лужелюбка (rus) · ナタールドロガエル (jpn)
Descriptions from checklists and floras indexed by GBIF
general
Phrynobatrachus natalensis most likely represents a complex of cryptic species due to its widespread distribution, and morphological diversity of eggs, larvae, and adults (Rödel, 2000; Channing, 2001; Largen, 2001; Channing and Howell, 2006; Pickersgill, 2007; Zimkus et al., 2010). Rödel (2000) reported the variation in clutch size, tadpole morphology, size of the adult frog and period of activity, suggests that this taxon may comprise more than one species (Text from Minter et al., 2004, © SI/MAB Biodiversity Program).
African Amphibians
morphology
Stewart (1974) suggests that the polymorphic colour pattern may be a means of protection against predators, and specific patterns have been correlated with particular habitats (Text from Minter et al., 2004, © SI/MAB Biodiversity Program).
African Amphibians
management
It occurs in many protected areas (Rödel et al., 2004).
African Amphibians
threats
It is an adaptable species that is facing only local threats (Rödel et al., 2004).
African Amphibians
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From the GBIF Backbone Taxonomy and occurrence records (GBIF.org), with Wikipedia and the Source Library. GBIF species 2430162.