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Common Name
Black Rain Frog
Scientific Name
Breviceps fuscus
Description
A relatively small frog (40-51 mm) Known as a burrower they are frequently found on forest boundaries, elevated scrub and heath-lands. It breeds by direct development, where eggs hatch into fully grown frogs with no developmental tadpole stage. Generally not found around water, they do not survive in disturbed habitat.
Range
Occurs only on the southern slopes of The Cape Fold Mountains, South Africa.
Toad Tidbit
Currently known as the grumpiest frog in the world :)