Weale's Running Frog
Semnodactylus wealii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyHyperoliidae (African Reed Frogs)
- GenusSemnodactylus
- SpeciesSemnodactylus wealii (Weale's Running Frog)
About the Weale's Running Frog
Weale's running frog (Semnodactylus wealii), also known as Weale's frog, rattling frog, and many other commons names, is a species of frog in the family Hyperoliidae. It is monotypic within the genus Semnodactylus. It is found in southern and eastern South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini.
The specific name wealii honours James Philip Mansel Weale, an English amateur entomologist who farmed in Bedford, Eastern Cape, and sent specimens to England. Semnodactylus wealii grow to 44 mm (1.7 in) in snout–vent length. The limbs are thin and long. The dorsum is yellowish-brownto grey and has three dark longitudinal bands, each with a pale center. The flanks have a dark stripe or a series of blotches. The concealed parts of the limbs are yellow to orange. The throat in breeding males is black.
The male advertisement call is a low-pitched creak, resembling the sound of a cork being removed from a bottle. Weale's running frog is a common frog mostly occurring in grassland habitats at elevations below 1,700 m (5,600 ft); in Western Cape it is also found in fynbos heath. It breeds in all sort of ponds (both permanent and temporary, and... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Weale's Running Frog 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 | Golden Gate Highlands National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 3 | Garden Route National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Weale's Running Frog in Addo Elephant National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Weale's Running Frog sighting in Addo Elephant National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Weale's Running Frog in Addo Elephant National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Weale's Running Frog in Addo Elephant National Park in our monthly data.