Eastern ghost frog

The eastern ghost frog (Heleophryne orientalis) is a species of frogs in the family Heleophrynidae.

Eastern ghost frog

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Heleophrynidae
Genus: Heleophryne
Species:
H. orientalis
Binomial name
Heleophryne orientalis

It is endemic to Western Cape Province, South Africa.[2] Its natural habitats are forest patches surrounded by mountain fynbos heathland. Breeding takes place in fast-flowing, perennial streams. Their tadpoles take two years to complete their development.[1]

Eastern ghost frog is locally a common species that is not significantly threatened, but is locally impacted by introduced species.[1]

References

  1. IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2013). "Heleophryne orientalis". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2013: e.T55274A3026829. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-2.RLTS.T55274A3026829.en.
  2. Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Heleophryne orientalis FitzSimons, 1946". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 15 March 2014.


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