Bushveld Rain Frog
Although the bushveld rain frog has a grumpy face but it has some impressive adaptation skills. The male frog can stick itself to the female with the help of some secretions that act like a glue. No external force can make them apart. Only the female frog can release a solvent that can eradicate the glued effect. The frog can also blow itself like a balloon in order to get away from its predators.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Amphibia |
Order | Anura |
Family | Brevicipitidae |
Genus | Breviceps |
Scientific Name | Breviceps adspersus |
Other Names | Common rain frog |
Size | 1.1-2.3 in (3-6 cm) |
Color | Brown body with pale blue borders and light orange spots |
Distribution | Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Angola |
Habitat | Temperate grasslands, plantations, arable lands, tropical moist shrublands, dry and moist savannahs |
Diet | Termites, insects, and caterpillars |
Breeding Season | Rainy seasons |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
Clutch Size | Around 45 eggs |
Average Lifespan | 15-16 years |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on September 16th 2019 by staff under Frogs. Article was last reviewed on 14th September 2019.