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Cape Platanna (Xenopus gilli)Observer
olvr_aDescription
First record from here. Hundreds of Xenopus tadpoles present, probably both X.laevis and X.gilli. Adult X.laevis observed in the vicinity. Blackwater Vlei, temporary.
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Guttural Toad (Sclerophrys gutturalis)Observer
sarahrosesaDescription
Appears to be two individuals mating
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Cyamudongo Forest Caecilian (Boulengerula fischeri)Observer
herpguyDescription
This endemic caecilian was found under a rotten log in a forested area while observing chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest National Park.
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Karoo Dainty Frog (Cacosternum karooicum)Observer
alexanderrDescription
under rock in dried up pool along stream
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Guttural Toad (Sclerophrys gutturalis)Observer
tonyrebeloDescription
Gutteral Invasion
Seen on the night excursion. in a ditch in the events parking area.
Bad news. We dont know what these will do with the Western Leopard Toads: compete with them? hybridize with them? share/spread diseases? Not a clue. Best to remove them ASAP.
And we dont know what they will do with the really rare Cacos and Micros in the area: will they eat them as well? This is the only place on the Cape Flats with Micros, so best to remove these invaders ASAP.
We know who introduced them to Cape Town. We know that they are now spreading in plants from a few nurseries. And probably also down stream.
But how this one got into Kenilworth is a mystery: it is not known from within 2km of here.
Perhaps some kid releasing a grown up tadpole in a nature reserve. Dumping alien animals in nature reserves seems to be a national past time. At best it creates an alien problem. At worst the poor animal starves to death. Rather donate them to the SPCA.
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Montane Marsh Frog (Poyntonia paludicola)Observer
olvr_aDescription
Extensive network of seeps in and around an abandoned campsite. Practically at sea level. Tadpoles found in a single pool. No calls heard.
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Dainty Frogs (Genus Cacosternum)Observer
botaneekDescription
tadpoles in seasonal rock pools on sandstone plateau; pools about 10cm deep and 2m wide
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Weale's Running Frog (Semnodactylus wealii)Observer
alexanderrPlace
Kleinmond rooisand: 50 cm deep vlei, with large sedges forming matts of vegetation. Many Arum lily frogs in same habitat (Google, OSM)Description
At last
After hearing these guys twice before (dry cracking call), I finally managed to track one down. Unfortunately it managed to slip underwater before I could get better pictures.
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Moss Frogs (Genus Arthroleptella)Observer
olvr_aPlace
PrivateDescription
First record of a click-clade representative east of the Klein Rivier. Possibly something new, specimen collected for sequencing.
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Peninsula Mountain Toad (Capensibufo rosei)Observer
gianluca_de_gasparisDescription
First juv!
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Western Leopard Toad (Sclerophrys pantherina)Observer
olvr_aDescription
Found by Trác Chateau
https://www.facebook.com/groups/53868265379/permalink/10159906784985380/
Likely a translocation
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Drakenstein Moss Frog (Arthroleptella draconella)Observer
tyronepingDescription
Arthroleptella draconella
Klein Drakenstein Moss Frog. From Drakenstein, Western Cape.
With @olvr_a
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Kogelberg Moss Frog (Arthroleptella kogelbergensis)Observer
tyronepingDescription
Arthroleptella kogelbergensis - Kogelberg Moss Frog.
https://www.tyroneping.co.za/amphibians-of-southern-africa/arthroleptella-kogelbergensis-kogelberg-moss-frog/
With by @ alexanderr
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Screeching Frogs (Genus Arthroleptis)Observer
magdastluciaDescription
Also Arthroleptis wahlbergii?
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African Green Toad (African) (Bufotes boulengeri ssp. boulengeri)Observer
marwan_warmanDescription
I wonder, what is the meal of the day
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Egyptian Toad (Sclerophrys regularis)Observer
brentwhite1213Description
Toads burrowing into the drying walls of seasonal pools
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Sodwana Pygmy Seahorse (Hippocampus nalu)Observer
layla40Place
Missing LocationDescription
Found a juvenile and adult together in Sodwana on Bikini reef
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Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddellii)Observer
pczikoDescription
Underwater recording of Weddell Seals by the McMurdo Oceanographic Observatory (www.moo-antarctica.net). Of potentially soniferous marine mammals, only Weddell seals occur in the area at this time of year. Verified also by regular visual/video observation. Hydrophone at 21m deep. (Attached photo is example of Weddell seal near the observatory site, but was not taken at the same time as the audio recording).
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Cape Ghost Frog (Heleophryne purcelli)Observer
alexanderrDescription
Cape Ghost tadpole
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Green Frog (Lithobates clamitans)Observer
waste_not_want_notDescription
In a pond
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Sand Rain Frog (Breviceps rosei ssp. rosei)Observer
tyronepingDescription
Breviceps rosei rosei -
Rose’s Rain Frog. From Sandy Bay, Western Cape.
https://www.tyroneping.co.za/amphibians-of-southern-africa/breviceps-rosei-rosei-roses-rain-frog/
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Marbled Rubber Frog (Phrynomantis annectens)Observer
tyronepingDescription
Phrynomantis annectens -Marbled Rubber Frog. From Augrabies Falls National Park, Northern Cape.https://www.tyroneping.co.za/amphibians-of-southern-africa/phrynomantis-annectens/
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