Namaqua Rain Frog

The Namaqua Rain Frog is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Namaqua Rain Frog (Breviceps namaquensis) is a species of frog in the Microhylidae family. It is found in South Africa and possibly Namibia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and sandy shores. It is threatened by habitat loss. More

image The Namaqua rain frog was first spotted near Port Nolloth in 1926, just after the first diamond had been found there. This frog prefers to hide from snakes under the sand and needs no water during the tadpole stage. More

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Namaqua Rain Frog - The Namaqua Rain Frog is a species of frog in the Microhylidae family. Plaintive Rain Frog - The Plaintive Rain Frog or Rough Rain Frog is a species of frog in the Microhylidae family. More

Order : Anura
Family : Brevicipitidae
Genus : Breviceps
Species : namaquensis
Authority : Power, 1926