Title:

Natalobatrachus bonebergi Hewitt & Methuen, 1912 Extended Breeding Season

Author(s):
Publication Year:
2013
Abstract:

The Kloof Frog (Natalobatrachus bonebergi) is an endangered frog restricted to coastal and gallery forests in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal (Minter et. al.,2004). Much of its specialised habitat has been destroyed. They lay their eggs in very distinguishable masses in a jelly-like substance attached to leaves or branches above water. Once the tadpoles have developed in the eggs, they hatch and make their way down the leaf or drop straight into the water. The female often urinates over the eggs to keep them moist during dry conditions (du Preez & Carruthers, 2009).

Series Title:
African Herp News
Series Number:
60
Pages:
15-18
Type:
Newsletter
Item Type:
Report
Language:
en

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