Mozambique Rain Frog
Mozambique rain frog is a species of frog found in Africa. There is no larval stage in the reproduction process as fully formed froglets emerge from the eggs.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Amphibia |
Order | Anura |
Family | Brevicipitidae |
Genus | Breviceps |
Scientific Name | Breviceps mossambicus |
Other Names | Flat-faced frog |
Size | 5.2 cm (2.0 in) |
Color | Grayish-brown upper surface with dark speckles; white belly with dark blotches |
Distribution | Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Swaziland, Zimbabwe |
Habitat | Dry and moist savanna, temperate shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, temperate grassland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, pasture land, arable land, rural gardens |
Diet | Small invertebrates |
Breeding Season | Wet season |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
Clutch Size | Around 22 eggs |
Incubation Period | 6 to 8 weeks |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
Mozambique Rain Frog Pictures Gallery
Published on April 14th 2017 by staff under Frogs. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.