Tinker Reed Frog
Hyperolius tuberilinguis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyHyperoliidae (African Reed Frogs)
- GenusHyperolius (Reed Frogs)
- SpeciesHyperolius tuberilinguis (Tinker Reed Frog)
About the Tinker Reed Frog
Hyperolius tuberilinguis (commonly known as tinker reed frog) is a species of frog in the family Hyperoliidae. It is found in Eswatini, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, rivers, swamps, freshwater lakes, intermittent freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, arable land, pastureland, rural gardens, water storage areas, and ponds. It is not considered threatened by the IUCN. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Tinker Reed 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 | Gorongosa National Park | 🇲🇿 Mozambique |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Tinker Reed Frog in Kruger National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Tinker Reed Frog sighting in Kruger National Park, based on 18 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Tinker Reed Frog in Kruger National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Tinker Reed Frog in Kruger National Park in our monthly data.