Cape sand frog
A species of Sand frogs Scientific name : Tomopterna delalandii Genus : Sand frogs
Cape sand frog, A species of Sand frogs
Scientific name: Tomopterna delalandii
Genus: Sand frogs
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Description
Delalande's sand frog (Tomopterna delalandii) is a species of frog in the Pyxicephalidae family endemic to South Africa.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Cape sand frog is essentially an insectivorous species, primarily consuming a diverse array of invertebrates. Its diet prominently includes ants, termites, beetles, and arachnids, complemented occasionally by small reptiles and amphibians.
Appearance
Cape sand frog is a medium-sized frog with a robust body and warty, leathery skin. Its base coloration is light brown, often with darker patterns. The species is characterized by large, protruding eyes and hind limbs especially adapted for burrowing in sand. There are no notable differences in appearance due to age, sex, or subspecies.
Behavior
Cape sand frog is a combination of nocturnal and crepuscular. It typically burrows during the day, becoming active at nightfall to forage for its diet of insects. It displays territoriality using loud calls, with the male defending its location. This amphibian is mostly solitary outside the mating season.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
African bullfrogs Genus
Sand frogs Species
Cape sand frog 
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