Banded rubber frog
A species of Rubber frogs Scientific name : Phrynomantis bifasciatus Genus : Rubber frogs
Banded rubber frog, A species of Rubber frogs
Scientific name: Phrynomantis bifasciatus
Genus: Rubber frogs
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Description
The banded rubber frog (Phrynomantis bifasciatus) is a species of frog in the Microhylidae family. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. 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 or tropical seasonally wet
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Banded rubber frog is largely insectivorous, feeding primarily on small arthropods. Its diet is composed mainly of ants and termites, supplemented by occasional spiders and beetles. Predation tends to escalate during the wet season when food resources are more plentiful.
Appearance
Banded rubber frog is a medium-sized frog with smooth, slick skin. It's predominantly black with striking red bands across its back, breaking up its silhouette. Its forelimbs showcase white stripes, contrasting with the primary black. In terms of physical variation, there is little difference between genders, and its overall appearance remains consistent throughout its lifespan.
Behavior
Banded rubber frog exhibits nocturnal, solitary behavior, adept at foraging in subtropical and tropical dry shrubland. Notably, it uses its bright, marked skin for defensive decoy, 'playing dead' and displaying its vibrant ventral surface when threatened. This strategy confuses predators, bolstering the species' survival.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Narrow-mouthed frogs Genus
Rubber frogs Species
Banded rubber frog 
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