Mozambique rain frog
A species of Short-headed rain frogs Scientific name : Breviceps mossambicus Genus : Short-headed rain frogs
Mozambique rain frog, A species of Short-headed rain frogs
Scientific name: Breviceps mossambicus
Genus: Short-headed rain frogs
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Description
The Mozambique rain frog (Breviceps mossambicus), also known as the flat-faced frog, is a species of frog in the family Brevicipitidae. It is found in Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and possibly Lesotho. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, moist savanna, temperate shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, temperate grassland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropic
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Mozambique rain frog is a predominantly insectivorous species, with a robust preference for small, soft-bodied invertebrates. Its diet consists mainly of ants, termites, and other small arthropods, thus playing a vital role in pest control within its habitat.
Appearance
Mozambique rain frog is diminutive, with its rotund body reaching only about 4 cm long. Its skin, a seamless blend of soft greys and browns, helps it camouflage in its natural habitat. The animal's arresting feature is its near-absence of a neck which gives it an unusual, almost bulbous appearance. Its tiny legs taper to sharp claws, useful for burrowing, while its eyes gaze out from under a smooth, sloping forehead. There are no significant differences in appearance across age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Mozambique rain frog is a nocturnal, ground-dwelling species, feeding primarily on small invertebrates. Known for its distinct defensive behaviour, it puffs up its body to appear larger when threatened. Unlike many amphibians, it lacks locomotive jumping ability, opting for a slow crawl or 'walk'. Intriguingly, mozambique rain frog employs a unique mating call, imitating insect sounds to reduce predation risks.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Rain frogs Genus
Short-headed rain frogs Species
Mozambique rain frog 
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