The Cape Sand frog
The Arum lily frog
Hyperolius horstockii. This attractive
frog inhabits wetlands in the southern coastal lowlands extending
from Cape Town to the Tsitsikamma region. These frogs are sometimes
found in arum lily flowers where they can change colour to
perfectly match the surroundings. This makes them virtually
invisible to predators as well as to their insect prey. Adult
length: 40 mm
The Cape river frog,
Rana fuscigula. This large frog occurs
virtually throughout the Cape provinces especially near to
permanent water. It has a varied diet which includes insects,
snails, small rodents, lizards, snakes and frogs (even their own
kind). This species adapts well to man-made habitats and can often
be found in garden fishponds. Adult length: 120 mm.
