Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Breviceps Higher classification Breviceps | Phylum Chordata Family Brevicipitidae Scientific name Breviceps fuscus Rank Species | |
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Similar Breviceps, Frog, Amphibians, Desert rain frog, Brevicipitidae | ||
The black rain frog (Breviceps fuscus) is a species of frog in the family Brevicipitidae. It is endemic to South Africa.
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Distribution and habitat
The species is only found on the southern slopes of the Cape Fold Belt from Swellendam to the Outeniqua Mountains, at elevations of up to 1000 m. It inhabits fynbos and forest fringes and does not require the presence of open water.
Physiology
Black rain frog young show direct development. The frog keeps its tail as it evolves from a tadpole to a mature frog. Shortly after growing legs, the juvenile is in constant competition with its siblings.
References
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