Mozambique Forest Tree Frog
Leptopelis mossambicus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyArthroleptidae (Squeakers)
- GenusLeptopelis (Big-eyed Frogs)
- SpeciesLeptopelis mossambicus (Mozambique Forest Tree Frog)
About the Mozambique Forest Tree Frog
Leptopelis mossambicus, the brown-backed tree frog, Mozambique tree frog or Mossambique forest treefrog, is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae found in Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and possibly Botswana.
Its natural habitats are dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grasslands, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grasslands, swamps, freshwater marshes, and intermittent freshwater marshes.
It is threatened by habitat loss. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Mozambique Forest Tree Frog in Kruger 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 | iSimangaliso Wetland Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 2 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 3 | Gonarezhou National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 4 | Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Mozambique Forest Tree Frog in Kruger National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Mozambique Forest Tree Frog sighting in Kruger National Park, based on 45 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Mozambique Forest Tree Frog in Kruger National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Mozambique Forest Tree Frog in Kruger National Park in our monthly data.