Natal Forest Tree Frog
Leptopelis natalensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyArthroleptidae (Squeakers)
- GenusLeptopelis (Big-eyed Frogs)
- SpeciesLeptopelis natalensis (Natal Forest Tree Frog)
About the Natal Forest Tree Frog
The Natal forest tree frog (Leptopelis natalensis) is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae, subfamily Leptopelinae, and is endemic to the eastern coastal area of South Africa. A typical tree frog, it has large eyes and a broad mouth. Its colouration is highly variable: Some may be bright green, others cream coloured, and some may be cream with olive-green blotches.
Its natural habitats are temperate forests, temperate shrubland, subtropical forests, swamps, intermittent freshwater marshes, and rural gardens. It is threatened by habitat loss. These frogs usually live in the foliage and branches of forest trees. They lay eggs on banks of ponds and quiet streams, or on broad leaves near the water's edge. The tadpoles hatch and drop into the water where they grow and develop into frogs. Its call is somewhat akin to "bwee YACK-yack". The first part of the call being described as "soft buzzing".
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Recent sightings of Natal Forest Tree Frog 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 |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Natal Forest Tree Frog in iSimangaliso Wetland Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Natal Forest Tree Frog sighting in iSimangaliso Wetland Park, based on 99 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Natal Forest Tree Frog in iSimangaliso Wetland Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Natal Forest Tree Frog in iSimangaliso Wetland Park in our monthly data.