Painted Reed Frog
Hyperolius marmoratus
- Class
- Amphibian
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 5,359
- Most observed in
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The marbled reed frog or painted reed frog (Hyperolius marmoratus) is a species of frogs in the family Hyperoliidae found in Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Angola, Lesotho, Kenya, Zambia, and Tanzania. It occurs in a wide range of natural habitats, including forests, savannas, shrublands, grasslands, rivers, swamps, freshwater lakes, and intermittent freshwater lakes. It coexists well with humans, and is also found in pastureland, rural gardens, and urban areas.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Marbled reed frog”.