Table mountain ghost frog
A species of Heleophryne Scientific name : Heleophryne rosei Genus : Heleophryne
Table mountain ghost frog, A species of Heleophryne
Scientific name: Heleophryne rosei
Genus: Heleophryne
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Description
The Rose's ghost frog or Table Mountain ghost frog (Heleophryne rosei) is a species of frog in the family Heleophrynidae endemic to South Africa. It is a medium-sized species with purple or brown blotches on a pale green background and large discs on its fingers and toes. It has a very restricted range, being only known from the slopes of parts of Table Mountain. The tadpoles live in permanent streams but these are in danger of...
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Table mountain ghost frog primarily thrives on small invertebrates, specifically arthropods. The diet is inclusive of terrestrial insects, particularly favoring ants and beetles due to their abundance in its natural habitat.
Behavior
Table mountain ghost frog exhibit solitary, nocturnal behavior, predominantly hiding during the day and emerging at night for foraging. They engage in calling behavior to attract mates, emitting an array of vocalizations distinctive to the species. This territorial species defends its domain fiercely especially during the breeding season. Adapted to forested stream environments, table mountain ghost frog exhibit an exceptional ability to climb and swim.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Ghost frogs Genus
Heleophryne Species
Table mountain ghost frog 
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