Frog Atlas of Southern Africa

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FrogMAP:   6300
Province:   Limpopo
Country:   South Africa
Locus:   2427BC
Observer:   Neser W
Date of record:   2006-12-10
Number of photos:   1
Notes:   Large female, found under rock Date is a guestimate, will find correct date and update...
Last updated:   2024-05-08 15:11:10
Sp. code:   160
Species name:   Breviceps adspersus
Common name:   Bushveld Rain Frog
Family:   Brevicipitidae
Record status:   ACCEPTED
Collector's species id:   Breviceps mossambicus
Institution:   ADU-UCT
Record URL:   https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=FrogMAP-6300
Links:   • Locus: Summary | Records       • Species: Records | Distribution map | [Species text
VM-number: 6300 - photo: 1

Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:

Comment number:   1
By:   Darren Pietersen
Comment:   Pale paravertebral and lateral patches suggest B. adspersus, but habitat suggests Breviceps mossambicus sensu lato. May well represent an undescribed species.
Date:   2016-11-17 12:38:22
Species name:   Breviceps adspersus -- Bushveld Rain Frog
Species code:   160

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