Fun Banded Rubber Frog Facts For Kids
One of the toxic species of the Microhylidae, the banded rubber frog (Phrynomantis bifasciatus), also known as a climbing and walking frog, is found in southern Africa. This species generally dwells in water sources, savanna, tropical or subtropical shrubland, and grassland of South Africa. The species is also known as the red-banded rubber frog.
While talking about the range, the species occurs from the Democratic Republic of Congo, eastern Somalia, south through eastern Africa to northeastern South Africa. In the west, the species is found in northern Botswana and Namibia to Angola. The species has also been recorded in Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, and Mozambique.
The red-banded rubber frog (Phrynomantis bifasciatus) is generally black and has smooth, rubbery skin and the underside is gray and has white spots. The pear-shaped body becomes quite narrow towards the head. Arms and legs possess reddish spots and the toes have small pads.
Unlike females, males have dark throats. The skin generally releases a substance that is used to ward off predators. The average length of this species is around 1.8-2.7 in (45-68 mm).
The International Union for Conservation of Nature listed the species as Least Concern. It has no threats apart from predation as of now.
Let's read more interesting facts about the banded rubber frog, and if you find this article fun, don't forget to check out exciting facts about different animals like the leopard frog and poison dart frog.