Mountain Rain Frog
Breviceps montanus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyBrevicipitidae (Rain frogs)
- GenusBreviceps (Rain Frogs)
- SpeciesBreviceps montanus (Mountain Rain Frog)
About the Mountain Rain Frog
The mountain rain frog (Breviceps montanus) is a species of frogs in the family Brevicipitidae. It is endemic to South Africa. Its natural habitats are Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation and plantations. It is threatened by habitat loss. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Mountain Rain 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 Mountain Rain Frog in Table Mountain National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Mountain Rain Frog sighting in Table Mountain National Park, based on 92 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Mountain Rain Frog in Table Mountain National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Mountain Rain Frog in Table Mountain National Park in our monthly data.