Flat Dainty frog
Cacosternum platys
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyPyxicephalidae (African Box-headed Frogs)
- GenusCacosternum (Dainty Frogs)
- SpeciesCacosternum platys (Flat Dainty frog)
About the Flat Dainty frog
The flat caco, flat dainty frog, or smooth dainty frog (Cacosternum platys) is a species of frog in the family Pyxicephalidae, endemic to South Africa. Its natural habitats are Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, intermittent rivers, intermittent freshwater marshes, arable land, pastureland, rural gardens, urban areas, ponds, irrigated land, canals and ditches, and introduced vegetation. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Flat Dainty frog 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 Flat Dainty frog in Table Mountain National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Flat Dainty frog sighting in Table Mountain National Park, based on 98 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Flat Dainty frog in Table Mountain National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Flat Dainty frog in Table Mountain National Park in our monthly data.