Water Lily Reed Frog
Hyperolius pusillus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyHyperoliidae (African Reed Frogs)
- GenusHyperolius (Reed Frogs)
- SpeciesHyperolius pusillus (Water Lily Reed Frog)
About the Water Lily Reed Frog
Hyperolius pusillus (common names: waterlily reed frog and various variants thereof, dwarf reed frog) is a species of frog in the family Hyperoliidae. It is found throughout diverse environments in eastern and southern Africa.
It is a very common frog. Its natural habitats are open savanna, bush land and grassland. Breeding takes place in shallow pans, vleis, open swamps, and dams with floating vegetation such as water lilies. Hyperolius pusillus can resemble members of the larger Hyperolius argus species, which is also native to eastern and southern Africa.
Hyperolius pusillus is found in both eastern and southern Africa. Key populations are found in southern Kenya, Malawi, and Zimbabwe. There are also populations in northern Malawi and Botswana. The species may also extend into the far west of Kenya and portions of Uganda.
Hyperolius pusillus is also found in Eswatini, Mozambique, Somalia, South Africa, and Tanzania. Different populations display different coloration. The different populations vary in color. They are generally green, with darker specks covering their bodies, and different populations display patterns such as an hourglass... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Water Lily 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 | Gonarezhou National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 4 | Gorongosa National Park | 🇲🇿 Mozambique | |
| 5 | Liwonde National Park | 🇲🇼 Malawi | |
| 6 | Mkomazi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Water Lily Reed Frog in Kruger National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Water Lily Reed Frog sighting in Kruger National Park, based on 25 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Water Lily Reed Frog in Kruger National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Water Lily Reed Frog in Kruger National Park in our monthly data.