Dwarf Dainty Frog
Cacosternum nanum
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyPyxicephalidae (African Box-headed Frogs)
- GenusCacosternum (Dainty Frogs)
- SpeciesCacosternum nanum (Dwarf Dainty Frog)
About the Dwarf Dainty Frog
The bronze caco (Cacosternum nanum), or bronze dainty frog, is a species of frog in the family Pyxicephalidae found in South Africa, Eswatini, Lesotho, and possibly Mozambique. Cacosternum nanum is one of the most common frogs in its range. It occurs in a wide range of habitats, including fynbos heathland, savanna, shrubland, grassland, farmland, plantations, rural grassland, degraded forest, and urban areas. They aestivate below the surface or under logs and stones during dry periods, and may emerge in large numbers after heavy rain. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Dwarf Dainty Frog in Garden Route 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 | Garden Route National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 2 | Addo Elephant National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Dwarf Dainty Frog in Garden Route National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Dwarf Dainty Frog sighting in Garden Route National Park, based on 41 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Dwarf Dainty Frog in Garden Route National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Dwarf Dainty Frog in Garden Route National Park in our monthly data.