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Pickersgill’s Reed Frog — printable fact sheet
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Pickersgill’s Reed Frog
Hyperolius pickersgilli
Pickersgill’s Reed Frog is a small, delicate amphibian endemic to a narrow coastal region of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Its smooth skin is usually pale green to brown with distinctive pale lateral stripes, allowing it to blend seamlessly with reed beds and wetland grasses. The…
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- Pickersgill’s Reed Frog was once thought to be extinct in the wild until several small populations were rediscovered in protected wetlands.
- Pickersgill’s Reed Frog is named after zoologist Martin Pickersgill, who first described the species in 1978. Males produce a soft, insect-like call during the breeding season, which is crucial for attracting females. Its survival depends largely on conservation efforts to protect its fragile wetland habitat.
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