Water Lily Reed Frog

About the Water Lily Reed Frog

Hyperolius pusillus (common names: waterlily reed frog and various variants thereof, dwarf reed frog) is a species of frog in the family Hyperoliidae. It is found throughout diverse environments in eastern and southern Africa.

It is a very common frog. Its natural habitats are open savanna, bush land and grassland. Breeding takes place in shallow pans, vleis, open swamps, and dams with floating vegetation such as water lilies. Hyperolius pusillus can resemble members of the larger Hyperolius argus species, which is also native to eastern and southern Africa.

Hyperolius pusillus is found in both eastern and southern Africa. Key populations are found in southern Kenya, Malawi, and Zimbabwe. There are also populations in northern Malawi and Botswana. The species may also extend into the far west of Kenya and portions of Uganda.

Hyperolius pusillus is also found in Eswatini, Mozambique, Somalia, South Africa, and Tanzania. Different populations display different coloration. The different populations vary in color. They are generally green, with darker specks covering their bodies, and different populations display patterns such as an hourglass... Wikipedia →