Leopard Toad
Sclerophrys pardalis
Silhouette: Michael Scroggie, from original photograph by Gary M. Stolz, USFWS (original photograph in public domain). · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyBufonidae (True Toads)
- GenusSclerophrys (African Toads)
- SpeciesSclerophrys pardalis (Leopard Toad)
About the Leopard Toad
The eastern leopard toad (Sclerophrys pardalis) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to South Africa. Its natural habitats are temperate shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, rural gardens, and urban areas.
It is threatened by habitat loss. This species, which is native to South Africa, is known mainly from the Eastern Cape Province east to Umtata in the former Transkei, with a few records from the Western Cape Province. It is mainly found quite close to the coast, but it ranges inland to Grahamstown, Kei Road, Stutterheim and Amatola Mountains. It is generally below 1,000 m asl, but ranges up to 1,500 m asl in some places.
The eastern leopard toad typically breeds in large, permanent, usually deep pools, and calls from floating vegetation. The eastern leopard toad typically is a late-winter or spring breeder The eastern leopard toad is presumed to feed on a variety of arthropods in the wild. In captivity specimens feed on crickets, grasshoppers, small mice, and lizards.
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Recent sightings of Leopard Toad in Addo Elephant National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Addo Elephant National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 2 | Garden Route National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Leopard Toad in Addo Elephant National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Leopard Toad sighting in Addo Elephant National Park, based on 44 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Leopard Toad in Addo Elephant National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Leopard Toad in Addo Elephant National Park in our monthly data.