Common caco
A species of Cacosternum, Also known as Boettgera's dainty frog Scientific name : Cacosternum boettgeri Genus : Cacosternum
Common caco, A species of Cacosternum
Also known as:
Boettgera's dainty frog
Scientific name: Cacosternum boettgeri
Genus: Cacosternum
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Description
The Boettger's dainty frog or common caco (Cacosternum boettgeri) is a species of frog in the Pyxicephalidae family. It is found in Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, possibly Angola, and possibly Uganda. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical o
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Common caco primarily subsists on a diet of small invertebrates. This opportunistic feeder predominantly consumes insects and their larvae, with a pronounced preference for ants and termites, gleaned from the forest floor.
Appearance
Common caco is a small frog measuring about 15–20 mm in length with a slender body. Its skin is smooth and glossy, predominantly dark brown with black spots but sometimes has reddish-brown markings. The underbelly is a lighter brown. It lacks visible tympanums or ear drums and exhibits sexual dimorphism; males have nuptial pads on their thumbs and vocal sacs.
Behavior
Common caco follows a nocturnal lifestyle, spending the day concealed under groundcover and becoming active at night. Mating behavior includes male call display, often in chorus, with populations preferring small water sources. Common caco is solitary outside the breeding season, which usually corresponds with heavy rains.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
African bullfrogs Genus
Cacosternum Species
Common caco 
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