Lightfoot's moss frog
Arthroleptella lightfooti
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyPyxicephalidae (African Box-headed Frogs)
- GenusArthroleptella (Moss Frogs)
- SpeciesArthroleptella lightfooti (Lightfoot's moss frog)
About the Lightfoot's moss frog
Lightfoot's moss frog or the Cape Peninsula moss frog (Arthroleptella lightfooti) is a species of frog in the family Pyxicephalidae. It is endemic to South Africa. Its natural habitats are temperate forest, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, and rivers.
It is threatened by habitat loss. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Lightfoot's moss 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 Lightfoot's moss frog in Table Mountain National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Lightfoot's moss frog sighting in Table Mountain National Park, based on 173 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Lightfoot's moss frog in Table Mountain National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Lightfoot's moss frog in Table Mountain National Park in our monthly data.