Cape Platanna
Xenopus gilli
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyPipidae (Clawed Frogs)
- GenusXenopus (African Clawed Frogs)
- SpeciesXenopus gilli (Cape Platanna)
About the Cape Platanna
The Cape clawed frog, Cape platanna or Gill's platanna (Xenopus gilli) is a species of frog in the family Pipidae endemic to South Africa. Its natural habitats are Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, and ponds.
It is threatened by habitat loss and hybridization with Xenopus laevis. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Cape Platanna in Table Mountain 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 | Table Mountain National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Cape Platanna in Table Mountain National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Cape Platanna sighting in Table Mountain National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Cape Platanna in Table Mountain National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Cape Platanna in Table Mountain National Park in our monthly data.