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Painted Reed Frog

Hyperolius marmoratus

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

A small frog clinging onto reeds beside a stream at Hyena Pools, Mlawula.

This seems to be an 'unpainted' Painted Reed Frog!

Habitat:

Observed at Hyaena Pool, Mlawula Nature Reserve. Stream bank in savanna/woodland.

Reference Links:

Painted Reed Frog (Hyperolius marmoratus) - Information on Painted Reed Frog, Marbled reed frog, Swaziland's Amphibians Database

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
KateBraun
Some of the colour variations can be seen here: http://www.sntc.org.sz/amphibians/speciesinfo.asp?spid=23
pamsai
Hema, I didn't see a Mamba unfortunately...
pamsai
Does that have the same scientific name, then?
KateBraun
Yes, it looks like the "unpainted" version.
HemaShah
Hi Pamsai, Did you see a Mamba. Most Toxic. Be careful.

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Swaziland Guide
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PublishedMay 3, 2014

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