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Tuesday, 8 April 2008

Arum Lily Reed Frog at Afton Grove Country Retreat

Arum Lily Reed Frog

Arum Lily Reed Frog

Chris Spengler, owner of Afton Grove Country Retreat in Noordhoek – Cape Town, reports having recently found an Arum Lily Reed Frog (Hyperolius horstocki) on the glass pane of a dining door at the lodge recently.

The Red Data listed species – Western Leopard Toad (Bufo Pantherinus) is resident for most of the year on the lodge grounds at Afton Grove Country Retreat. Other species that also occur at Afton Grove are: Clicking Stream Frog (Strongylopus grayii), Cape Sand Frog (Tomopterna delalandii) and Clawed Frog / Common Platana (Xenopus laevis).

 

It is a long time since I have been this excited about finding a small 35mm long beastie like this” reports Chris. “I often hear their call & have searched amongst the Arum Lilies during winter in the nearby wetland on a number of occasions to find this species, but without success. To think that this little beauty actually came looking for us!”

Frogs are very good indicators of the health of an ecosystem as they have the ability to absorb oxygen through their skin! If the local eco system becomes polluted, no more frogs! Following their tremendous success in the eco-tourism sector, Chris now plans to develop a Frogging list and route for the area.

For more detail contact Chris at Telephone: +27 (0)21 785-2992
To send an E-Mail visit: Afton Grove Country Retreat

Article by: SA Travel News Editor
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1 comment about Arum Lily Reed Frog at Afton Grove Country Retreat
  1. October 4th, 2009 at 16:35
    Sam Cluer says:

    I live in Sun Valley, and my son pointed out a strange frog we have never seen before in our garden. Through internet research we have realised it to be an Arum Lily Reed Frog. I am not sure of its habitat or any other details, however, we have no lillies or even ponds in our garden.

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