Mountain rain frog
A species of Short-headed rain frogs Scientific name : Breviceps montanus Genus : Short-headed rain frogs
Mountain rain frog, A species of Short-headed rain frogs
Scientific name: Breviceps montanus
Genus: Short-headed rain frogs
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Description
The mountain rain frog (Breviceps montanus) is a species of frog in the family Brevicipitidae. It is endemic to South Africa. Its natural habitats are Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation and plantations . It is threatened by habitat loss.
General Info
Lifespan
5-6 years
Diet
Mountain rain frog is primarily insectivorous, consuming a variety of invertebrates with particular preference for ants and termites. Its specialized feeding habit include active night foraging and opportunistic predation.
Appearance
Mountain rain frog is a relatively small, stout-bodied frog with soft, smooth skin. Its primary coloration is a muted brown, occasionally altering to olive. It has oversized, bulging eyes and a notably short, wide snout. Mountain rain frog lacks a visible neck and a tail. There is no significant difference in appearance based on age or sex.
Behavior
Mountain rain frog exhibits fossorial behavior, living primarily underground and emerging mostly for feeding and mating purposes. This species is solitary, excluding mating seasons, where mild male-to-male combat ensues over females. Their nocturnal lifestyle, alongside a cryptic coloration, helps evade predators within their mountainous habitats.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Rain frogs Genus
Short-headed rain frogs Species
Mountain rain frog 
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