Mottled Shovel-nosed Frog
Hemisus marmoratus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAmphibia · Anura · Hemisotidae
About
The marbled snout-burrower is a species of frog in the family Hemisotidae. It is found in sub-Saharan Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, swamps, freshwater lakes, intermittent freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, arable land, plantations, seasonally flooded agricultural land, and canals and ditches. It is also called the mottled shovelnose frog and marbled shovelnose frog.
Fun Fact
The mottled shovel-nosed frog digs headfirst into soil using its hardened pointed snout — the opposite of most burrowing frogs that dig backwards.
Quick Facts
Habitat
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Diet
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Lifespan
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Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance