Bush Squeaker
Arthroleptis wahlbergii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyArthroleptidae (Squeakers)
- GenusArthroleptis (Screeching Frogs)
- SpeciesArthroleptis wahlbergii (Bush Squeaker)
About the Bush Squeaker
The bush squeaker (Arthroleptis wahlbergii) is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is found along the coastal areas of eastern South Africa and possibly Mozambique. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, plantations, rural gardens, urban areas, and heavily degraded former forest, where it is found mostly in leaf-litter and rotting vegetation.
The eggs are laid in damp leaf-litter where the young hatch as miniature frogs. The call is a high-pitched squeak, usually emitted during wet weather, which is often mistaken for the calls of crickets. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Sasol Field Guide to Frogs of Southern Africa, V. Carruthers, 2001 - ISBN 978-1-86872-595-3. Bush squeaker Structured guide to the species in southern Africa Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Bush Squeaker in iSimangaliso Wetland 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 | iSimangaliso Wetland Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 2 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Bush Squeaker in iSimangaliso Wetland Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Bush Squeaker sighting in iSimangaliso Wetland Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Bush Squeaker in iSimangaliso Wetland Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Bush Squeaker in iSimangaliso Wetland Park in our monthly data.