Montane marsh frog
A species of Poyntonia Scientific name : Poyntonia paludicola Genus : Poyntonia
Montane marsh frog, A species of Poyntonia
Scientific name: Poyntonia paludicola
Genus: Poyntonia
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Description General Info
Description
Poyntonia, is a monotypic frog genus in the family Pyxicephalidae. It is also known under common names reserve frogs and marsh frogs.
General Info
Diet
Montane marsh frog exhibits a diverse diet, including aquatic invertebrates like insects and crustaceans. Relying on this protein-rich food, it adapts its feeding habits depending on food availability.
Appearance
Montane marsh frog is a small, soil-dwelling sclerite-bearing invertebrate. Notable for its unique segmented spherical shape, the creature features a hard exoskeleton designed for protection. This animal showcases a dominant brownish color that helps it camouflage within the soil. Its main characteristics are its two anterior appendages, which it uses for locomotion and feeding. There's no significant variation in the appearance linked with age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Montane marsh frog exhibits a unique semi-aquatic lifestyle, often burrowing in dense swamp vegetation. Its nocturnal habits include foraging for food, where it uses its specialised sensorial appendages to detect prey. This solitary species reveals a competitive edge during breeding season, indicating territorial tendencies. Notably, montane marsh frog’s resilience in challenging marshland conditions underlines a remarkable behavioral adaptation for survival.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
African bullfrogs Genus
Poyntonia Species
Montane marsh frog 
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