Natal sand frog
Tomopterna natalensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyPyxicephalidae (African Box-headed Frogs)
- GenusTomopterna (Sand Frogs)
- SpeciesTomopterna natalensis (Natal sand frog)
About the Natal sand frog
The Natal sand frog (Tomopterna natalensis) is a species of frog in the family Pyxicephalidae. It is found in Mozambique, South Africa, and Eswatini, and possibly Botswana, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, temperate grassland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, rivers, intermittent rivers, swamps, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, arable land, pastureland, and ponds. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Natal sand 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 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 2 | Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Natal sand frog in Kruger National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Natal sand frog sighting in Kruger National Park, based on 34 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Natal sand frog in Kruger National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Natal sand frog in Kruger National Park in our monthly data.