Whistling Rain Frog
Breviceps sopranus
Silhouette: Jose Carlos Arenas-Monroy · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyBrevicipitidae (Rain frogs)
- GenusBreviceps (Rain Frogs)
- SpeciesBreviceps sopranus (Whistling Rain Frog)
1 Verified sightings at iSimangaliso Wetland Park From 2019 to 2026
1 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Whistling Rain Frog
The whistling rain frog (Breviceps sopranus) is a species of frogs in the family Brevicipitidae. It is found in South Africa, Eswatini, and possibly Mozambique. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, dry savanna, moist savanna, and sandy shores.
It is threatened by habitat loss. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Whistling Rain Frog in iSimangaliso Wetland Park
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Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | iSimangaliso Wetland Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
More parks will be added in future updates.