Observations in the Family: Pyxicephalidae

English Name: Afrofrogs

Little Frog

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By: Anri Marais
Location: Harold Porter NBG
Observed on: 24th July 2013
Added to iSpot: 14th August 2013
Likely ID: Cape River Frog (Amietia fuscigula)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Beautiful Micro Frog colouration

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By: jamescooper
City of Cape Town Biodiversity Management Branch
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Location: 105, Doncaster Rd
Observed on: 1st August 2013
Added to iSpot: 5th August 2013
Likely ID: Microbatrachella capensis
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

South Peninsula frog - Strongylopus

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By: Lee JonesLee Jones's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesLee Jones's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Scarborough Garden
Observed on: 20th December 2009
Added to iSpot: 31st July 2013
Likely ID: Clicking Stream Frog (Strongylopus grayii)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 3
Description: roughly 60mm snout to sternum

Cape River frog

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By: Nikola SchusterNikola Schuster's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesNikola Schuster's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Hex river mountains (Witklip)
Observed on: 3rd July 2013
Added to iSpot: 30th July 2013
Likely ID: Cape River Frog (Amietia fuscigula)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Common River Frog

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By: Alex DreyerAlex Dreyer's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesAlex Dreyer's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesAlex Dreyer's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Ridge Rd, Diepsloot, Johannesburg
Observed on: 24th March 2012
Added to iSpot: 27th July 2013
Likely ID: Common River Frog (Amietia angolensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1

Frog

Frog
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Soetvlei Wetlands Friends Patch
Observed on: 19th October 2004
Added to iSpot: 26th July 2013
Likely ID: Cape River Frog (Amietia fuscigula)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Frog

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By: Vuyo
City of Cape Town Biodiversity Management Branch
Location: R27, Cape Farms
Observed on: 16th July 2013
Added to iSpot: 17th July 2013
Likely ID: Cape River Frog (Amietia fuscigula)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Cacosternum platys

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By: jodiefranco
Botanical Society of South Africa
Location: R304, Cape Farms
Observed on: 3rd July 2013
Added to iSpot: 3rd July 2013
Initial ID: Flat Caco (Cacosternum platys)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Frog

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By: Joan YoungJoan Young's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesJoan Young's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: H1-4, Kruger National Park
Observed on: 8th February 2013
Added to iSpot: 24th June 2013
Likely ID: African bullfrog (Pyxicephalus edulis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 2
Description: In February when we were at Satara and on our way to Olifants on the main road, we came across hundreds of these small frogs on the road.

Blue frog

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By: Vuyo
City of Cape Town Biodiversity Management Branch
Location: Dassenberg Rd, Cape Farms
Observed on: 13th June 2013
Added to iSpot: 13th June 2013
Likely ID: Common caco (Cacosternum boettgeri)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 2
Description: A small blue frog with black nd brown spots on the upper surface, white under surface.

Frog

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By: JoLouisJoLouis's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesJoLouis's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: D854, Hardap
Observed on: 4th April 2011
Added to iSpot: 13th June 2013
Likely ID: Tandy's Sand Frog (Tomopterna tandyi)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Tandy

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By: JoLouisJoLouis's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesJoLouis's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: D854, Hardap
Observed on: 3rd April 2011
Added to iSpot: 13th June 2013
Likely ID: Tandys Sand Frog (Tomopterna tandyi)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Amietia angolensis

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By: Laura
Location: Parys
Observed on: 2nd April 2013
Added to iSpot: 11th June 2013
Likely ID: Common River Frog (Amietia angolensis)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1

Kloof Frog (Natalobatrachus bonebergi)

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By: Nick EvansNick Evans's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesNick Evans's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Gillits
Observed on: 8th June 2013
Added to iSpot: 11th June 2013
Likely ID: Kloof frog (Natalobatrachus bonebergi)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1

Clicking Stream Frog

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By: francoisd
Location: Stellenbosch
Observed on: 8th June 2013
Added to iSpot: 8th June 2013
Likely ID: Clicking Stream Frog (Strongylopus grayii)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: My dogs found this frog in the garden. Is it a Clicking Stream Frog

Amietia fuscigula

Amietia fuscigula
By: Ruedi Siegenthaler
Botanical Society of South AfricaMountain Club of SA (Cape Town)South African National Parks Honorary RangersVolunteer Wildfire Services
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Location: 47, Fisherman's Bend
Observed on: 4th September 2010
Added to iSpot: 4th June 2013
Likely ID: Clicking Stream Frog (Strongylopus grayii)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 2

Strongylopus grayii

Strongylopus grayii
By: Ruedi Siegenthaler
Botanical Society of South AfricaMountain Club of SA (Cape Town)South African National Parks Honorary RangersVolunteer Wildfire Services
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Location: N2, Greater Hermanus
Observed on: 23rd May 2009
Added to iSpot: 4th June 2013
Likely ID: Clicking Stream Frog (Strongylopus grayii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

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By: Luke Bax
Friends of Kenilworth Race Course
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Location: Rondebosch Common, Rosebank
Observed on: 2nd June 2013
Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2013
Likely ID: Clicking Stream Frog (Strongylopus grayii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Cape River Frog swimming...

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By: Brian KD2
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Jonkersberg, in the Outeniqua's
Observed on: 31st May 2013
Added to iSpot: 1st June 2013
Likely ID: Cape River Frog (Amietia fuscigula)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Russet-backed Sand Frog

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By: Ryan van HuyssteenRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Selati
Observed on: 13th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 30th May 2013
Likely ID: Russet-backed Sand Frog (Tomopterna marmorata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Knocking Sand Frog

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By: Ryan van HuyssteenRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Selati
Observed on: 12th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 30th May 2013
Likely ID: Tomopterna krugerensis
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Padda

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By: Jannie Groenewald
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Buffeljagsrivier
Observed on: 27th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 30th May 2013
Likely ID: Clicking Stream Frog (Strongylopus grayii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Frog

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By: tony rebelo
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Location: Valley E Langberg ridge twixt Langkloof and Eselbank se Hoek
Observed on: 16th February 2013
Added to iSpot: 14th May 2013
Likely ID: Cape River Frog (Amietia fuscigula)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Amietia fuscigula

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By: ErikErik's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesErik's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Driehoek, Cederberge
Observed on: 6th January 2011
Added to iSpot: 13th May 2013
Likely ID: Cape river frog (Amietia fuscigula)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

Tomopterna delalandii

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By: ErikErik's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesErik's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Driehoek, Cederberge
Observed on: 8th January 2012
Added to iSpot: 13th May 2013
Likely ID: Cape sand frog (Tomopterna delalandii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Frog

Frog
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Valley E Langberg ridge twixt Langkloof and Eselbank se Hoek
Observed on: 16th February 2013
Added to iSpot: 13th May 2013
Likely ID: Cape River Frog (Amietia fuscigula)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Clicking stream frog

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By: AlexanderAlexander is knowledgeable about Amphibians and ReptilesAlexander's earned reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesAlexander's earned reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesAlexander's earned reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Driehoek 2
Observed on: 28th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 11th May 2013
Likely ID: Clicking Stream Frog (Strongylopus grayii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Frogs

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By: Maphisa DavidMaphisa David's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Bedford fingers east
Observed on: 30th March 2007
Added to iSpot: 8th May 2013
Likely ID: Cape River Frog (Amietia fuscigula)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

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By: eltonleroux
South African National Biodiversity Institute
Location: Kirstenbosch Gardens
Observed on: 2nd April 2013
Added to iSpot: 7th May 2013
Likely ID: Cape River Frog (Amietia fuscigula)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Amietia angolensis - Common river frog

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By: Mike Rex
Bushveld Experience Skills & Training
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Location: 35A Bevan Rd
Observed on: 2nd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 6th May 2013
Likely ID: Common River Frog (Amietia angolensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 4
Description: Looks like what I know as Common river frog but seems to be predominantly brown where I expected it to be green.

Bufonidae

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By: PieterMierPieterMier's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesPieterMier's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Menongue
Observed on: 13th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 3rd May 2013
Likely ID: Tomopterna tuberculosa
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1

Cape River Froggie

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By: Brian KD2
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Stream @ Herolds Bay
Observed on: 3rd February 2013
Added to iSpot: 2nd May 2013
Likely ID: Cape River Frog (Amietia fuscigula)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Tadpole

Tadpole
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Middagbergkloof Kleindrakenstein
Observed on: 12th January 2013
Added to iSpot: 25th April 2013
Likely ID: Cape River Frog (Amietia fuscigula)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 3

Frog

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By: Lientjie Cohen
Location: Morgenzon Pilgrim's Rest area Mpumalanga Province
Observed on: 31st January 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th April 2013
Likely ID: Common River Frog (Amietia angolensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 1
Description: Please help with identification

Frog

Frog
By: Lientjie Cohen
Location: Morgenzon Pilgrim's Rest area Mpumalanga Province
Observed on: 28th January 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th April 2013
Likely ID: Clicking Stream Frog (Strongylopus grayii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1

Strongylopus grayii Vernon Crookes NR RB

Strongylopus grayii Vernon Crookes NR RB
By: Richard BoonRichard Boon's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Vernon Crookes Nature Reserve
Observed on: 23rd March 2013
Added to iSpot: 3rd April 2013
Likely ID: Clicking Stream Frog? (Strongylopus grayii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: observed in scarp forest which I can't find as a habitat option

Clicking stream frog ?

Kirstenbosch froggy
By: Etwin Aslander
Location: 0A, Table Mountain National Park
Observed on: 26th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 1st April 2013
Likely ID: Cape River Frog (Amietia fuscigula)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 3

Cape River Frog?

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By: ChopinChopin's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesChopin's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Harold Porter Botanic Garden
Observed on: 29th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 1st April 2013
Likely ID: Cape River Frog (Amietia fuscigula)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 17
Description: No webbing

Frogs

Frog
By: Maphisa DavidMaphisa David's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Mpola North valley rd
Observed on: 22nd March 2013
Added to iSpot: 31st March 2013
Likely ID: Common River Frog (Amietia angolensis)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Cape Sand Frog

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By: sheijohn
Botanical Society of South AfricaFriends of Silvermine Nature Area
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Location: Red Hill
Observed on: 22nd December 2010
Added to iSpot: 28th March 2013
Likely ID: Cape Sand Frog (Tomopterna delalandii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0
Description: A rather pale frog!

Frog

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By: qgroblerqgrobler's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: 5, Edge View
Observed on: 26th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 26th March 2013
Likely ID: Bronze caco (Cacosternum nanum subsp. nanum)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 3
Description: Minute frog

Strongylopus grayii (Clicking Stream Frog)

Strongylopus grayii (Clicking Stream Frog)
By: Nicky
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersMountain Club of SA (South Cape)Succulent Society of South Africa
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Location: Groenweide
Observed on: 31st January 2010
Added to iSpot: 26th March 2013
Likely ID: Clicking Stream Frog (Strongylopus grayii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Strongylopus grayii (Clicking Stream Frog)

Strongylopus grayii (Clicking Stream Frog)
By: Nicky
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersMountain Club of SA (South Cape)Succulent Society of South Africa
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Location: Groenweide
Observed on: 22nd March 2013
Added to iSpot: 26th March 2013
Likely ID: Clicking Stream Frog (Strongylopus grayii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

frog gw

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By: paris cat
Location: Voortrekker St, Porterville
Observed on: 16th February 2013
Added to iSpot: 20th March 2013
Likely ID: Cape River Frog (Amietia fuscigula)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Small dark green frog near mountain stream

Juvenile giant bullfrog

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By: ScavengerScavenger's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesScavenger's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Welgevonden Game Reserve
Observed on: 3rd March 2013
Added to iSpot: 9th March 2013
Likely ID: Giant Bullfrog (Pyxicephalus adspersus)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 7
Description: Found crossing the road I would just like a confirmation on the species and that it is not P.edulis.

Small frog in forest

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By: Graham G
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Smedmore Forest, Umtamvuna NR
Observed on: 7th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 7th March 2013
Likely ID: Bush Squeaker (Arthroleptis wahlbergii)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1

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By: lianvh
Location: 8, Lud Hersch Avenue
Observed on: 21st February 2013
Added to iSpot: 7th March 2013
Likely ID: Cape River Frog (Amietia fuscigula)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Amietia angolensis

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By: Ryan van HuyssteenRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: klipriversberg nature reserve
Observed on: 6th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 6th March 2013
Likely ID: Amietia angolensis
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Guttural Toad mating

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By: GoddefroyGoddefroy's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesGoddefroy's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: R520, Naboomspruit
Observed on: 24th November 2012
Added to iSpot: 2nd March 2013
Likely ID: Tremolo Sand Frog (Tomopterna cryptotis)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

ID......River Frog??

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By: Michael McSweeney
BirdLife South AfricaSouth African National Parks Honorary Rangers
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Location: Silvermine Table Mountain National Park
Observed on: 26th February 2013
Added to iSpot: 26th February 2013
Likely ID: Cape River Frog (Amietia fuscigula)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 3
Description: Has sharpish snout, bulging eyes and either white/dark spots/markings under the chin

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