Common Rain Frog

Breviceps adspersus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Amphibia · Anura · Brevicipitidae

About

Breviceps adspersus, also known as common rain frog, bushveld rain frog, and many other vernacular names, is a species of frog in the family Brevicipitidae. It is found in Southern Africa, in Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Eswatini, and Mozambique.

Fun Fact

Common rain frogs have such round bodies that males can't grip females during mating — instead the female produces a special glue from her skin to stick them together.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Temperate forests and open grasslands of southeast Africa

Diet

Diet consists of termites, ants, and other invertebrates.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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