Shovel-nosed frog
A species of Hemisus Scientific name : Hemisus marmoratus Genus : Hemisus
Shovel-nosed frog, A species of Hemisus
Scientific name: Hemisus marmoratus
Genus: Hemisus
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Description
The marbled snout-burrower (Hemisus marmoratus) is a species of frog in the Hemisotidae family. It is found in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, possibly Burundi, possibly Mali, possibly Niger, poss
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
Shovel-nosed frog mostly subsists on a diet of small invertebrates. It employs a unique 'head-first' burrowing behavior to capture prey such as insects, worms, and various small arthropods trapped underground.
Appearance
Shovel-nosed frog is a small, burrowing frog with a round and truncated body shape. Its skin is warty and tough, mainly greenish-brown with patches of marbled pattern in black, cream, or shades of brown. It possesses a pointed snout and appendages that are relatively short and robust. There are no notable sexual dimorphism or age-related visual changes.
Behavior
Shovel-nosed frog displays a unique burrowing lifestyle, digging headfirst into sandy soils, typically in pursuit of arthropod prey. As a solitary animal, it exhibits secretive, nocturnal behaviors and uses its marbled coloration as camouflage. Mating season triggers aggressive territoriality in males, defending areas against rivals.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Shovelnose frogs Genus
Hemisus Species
Shovel-nosed frog 
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