Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Heleophryne Higher classification Heleophryne | Phylum Chordata Family Heleophrynidae Scientific name Heleophryne purcelli Rank Species | |
Similar Frog, Ghost frog, Amphibians, Chordate, Rose's ghost frog | ||
The Purcell's ghost frog (Heleophryne purcelli) is a species of frog in the Heleophrynidae family. It is endemic to Western Cape Province, South Africa. Its natural habitat is fynbos heathland. Breeding takes place in perennial streams. Their tadpoles take two years to develop fully.
Purcell's ghost frog is a common species that is not significantly threatened, but is locally affected by introduced species.
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