Rose's Toad
Capensibufo rosei
Silhouette: Michael Scroggie, from original photograph by Gary M. Stolz, USFWS (original photograph in public domain). · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyBufonidae (True Toads)
- GenusCapensibufo (Mountain Toadlets)
- SpeciesCapensibufo rosei (Rose's Toad)
About the Rose's Toad
The Cape mountain toad or Rose's mountain toad (Capensibufo rosei) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. Other common names include Rose's mountain toadlet, striped mountain toad, Rose's toad, and Muizenberg Cape toad. It is endemic to South Africa, where its natural habitat is Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation known as fynbos. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Female Cape mountain toads grow to a length around 39 mm (1.5 in), while males are smaller at 28 mm (1.1 in). The body is relatively long, the hind limbs are short, and the toes are unwebbed. The dorsal surface is variably coloured in shades of grey or brown with a few paler streaks, and is smooth with scattered warts and blister-like ridges. The parotoid glands are obvious, but no tympani (eardrums) are visible, a fact which helps distinguish this species from the otherwise similar Capensibufo tradouwi. The ventral surface is white with dark blotches, and its posterior part has skin granulations. During the breeding season, an oval pink patch is seen underneath the vent.
The Cape mountain toad is endemic to parts of the Western Cape province of South Africa, southwest... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rose's Toad in Table Mountain National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Table Mountain National Park
Western Leopard Toad
Sclerophrys pantherina
Sand Toad
Vandijkophrynus angusticeps
African Common Toad
Sclerophrys gutturalis
Ranger's Toad
Sclerophrys capensis
Cape River Frog
Amietia fuscigula
Clicking Stream Frog
Strongylopus grayii
Painted Reed Frog
Hyperolius marmoratus
Lightfoot's moss frog
Arthroleptella lightfooti
Cape sand frog
Tomopterna delalandii
Giant Rain Frog
Breviceps gibbosus
Mountain Rain Frog
Breviceps montanus
African Clawed Frog
Xenopus laevis
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 Rose's Toad in Table Mountain National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rose's Toad sighting in Table Mountain National Park, based on 23 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rose's Toad in Table Mountain National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Rose's Toad in Table Mountain National Park in our monthly data.